Mangahelpers Translationshttps://mangahelpers.com/translators/rss2009-04-13T18:48:39+00:00/favicon.icoMangaHelpers Adminsadmin@mangahelpers.comhttps://mangahelpers.com/t/shrimpy/releases/11361[English] [Translation] Muddy Oneshot : Muddy by shrimpy2009-04-13T18:48:39+00:00shrimpyadmin@mangahelpers.comJust reposting the old one-shot that did not make it into the new translation listing.
01 white: He's like no kid you've ever seen before! bottom green: He has the heart of a child...but his hidden power is limitless! This shape-shifting fantasy is an entire 49 pages!! author lower right: Aimoto Shou
02 right: A frantic scientist and multiplying chickens?!
-Uwaaah!
-What the..! In one night, they multiplied this much!? -I guess the chicken-mouse Chimera was overkill... -This is out of control
-Hah...hah... -Can't he follow my directions and sit still?!
03 -three...two...one!
-Hey, you -Ah!
04 -MUDDY! -What the heck are you doing in this hole!! -Can't you listen to me for once? -Ah...ooh ooh!! -I'm sure Clay (kurei) knows!
-Where's the "cabaret club"? (t/n - see wikipedia if you don't know what that is)
-We'll i'm sure it's NOT underground -Ooooh
-I don't really get it but I gotta go there -If I don't Iyo will be mad -She said it's that kinda place!
-Iyo? -Yea, my friend Iyo!
-friend...? hmm... -So you made a friend...
-This is the record of the growth and behaviour of my Chimera human, "Muddy"
05 -Chimera -Is a single body, comprised of two or more original materials
-It was several years ago -I was working at a lab conducting experiments with Chimeras -snap -snap
-small bubbles right - shaking -bubble middle - pop pop pop (bubbling?) -Okay, okay, pipe down
-What was I supposed to put in next?
-Ah, whatever
-For instance,
06 -Let's say there's two objects, A and B -And that both of these things carry differing molecular information
-My work (of making Chimeras) is really simple: By combining the two, you get an entirely new thing, AB -It started with the improvement of different varieties of livestock and produce -And led to the birth of all sorts of new things
-It's just that, the reality is it's not easy to find a good match
-Found it!
-I've always been an irresponsible guy box: *Artificial life form (purchase via shady mail-order) *Humus (of a kabuto beetle) *Cow milk (somewhat curdled) *Spinach (rotting)
-What difference will it make? -It's not like this could actually work! box: *Toenails (fresh) other box: But it was that experiment...
07 -Back then, I would have never though in my wildest dreams that the experiment would have actually worked
-wh-- -why...?! box: The Chimera I had produced box: took a human form
-I-I don't get it at all -What the hell's going on?! -This can't...
-bang bang -Clay! I'm coming in
-About that data I left with yo...
-huh?
08 -Clay!! Is that-- -Don't barge in when I'm working!!
-Hey!! Hold it!! box: True, it was not something made from my knowledge or intellect
このままここに在ってもわたしの手に負えないだろうことは目に見えている -Even if I stayed here, it's obvious that the situation would have gone out of my control -If only...
box: Besides, -I could just remember... -How I made it... box: To let it become nothing but "research material" for the scientist above me...
-Was something I couldn't live with
09 -By keeping close record of Muddy, he would not be forgotten. -What about you, Clay? Did somethin' happen?
-Uh, not really... box: For that reason, I had to take him into the outside world to allow him to gather experience
-This village seems to be farming chimera animals...I thought you might have been able to lend them a hand -I tried asking around, but...looks like it's impossible -Hmm -Don't worry!
-See ya! -Wait!!
-No!! -Don't say no to me! -Wai--HEY! -CAN'T YOU LISTEN TO ME FOR JUST A SECOND!?
-About the hole!! -I know I've told you before, whether you're in the city or the countryside, you've got to stop digging holes wherever you want!!
-Oh really? -I must have told you a million times by now** (t/n - this is a pun. 口にタコが出来て = 耳にタコが出来て. it means to hear something a million times your ears get callous...but, with this glutton like habit, the joke is eating instead of hearing) -I can't believe your memory is so short
10 -Anyway! The next time you're hungry, -Make sure to tell me right away
-Okay! -I won't do it again!
-Later! -H-hey!!
-Gosh! -Who does he think has to clean up after him?
-A friend, huh...
-IYOoooo!!
11 -Oh, it's you! -You're late!
-What about dinner? -I'm ready for more!
-You're supposed to say "I've already eaten!" あたレたちケンタイキの夫婦って設定なんだから！ -We're supposed to be a couple that's going through marital problems! -You're useless! You can't even play house right! -?? sorry!
-Wow, a girl -And she's in complete control
-KYAAAA!
-wha....
12 -You dummy! This is dirt!! You're not actually supposed to eat it! -You're not just useless, you're an idiot too!
-But I'm not supposed to eat anything but dirt
-If I eat normal food, Clay will get mad
-And stab me with a fork -What? That's really weird -You're not just an idiot, you're a weirdo too!!
-Is Clay your mama? -Clay is the person who made me by accident
-I see, so he made a mistake one night? -No way...he never plans things out? -I feel for you -kids these days sure are something else...
-I guess you're more interesting than I thought...
-Hey, c'mere...
-What? They suddenly started whispering -Are they going somewhere? -Excuse me
13 -Couldn't help but notice how you've been staring over there for a while now -Ah...
-So, you're interested in my daughter? -You pervert
-See? See?
-Wow!
-I'm not really supposed to tell strangers, but...I'll make an exception for you -You should feel honored
14 -Got it? I'll say it so even an idiot like you can understand -Behind this is really another part of the village -uh-huh -That being the case, why do you think it's blocked off? -You know what else? Mama said it wasn't always here in the past, either! -uh-huh
-Why? -Guessing is the fun part!! -Try to use your head for once!!
-I guess I gotta tell you...you'll never figure it out
-I think... -The people in the village are hiding something!
-Why? -Geez!!! Don't you think it's interesting at all?! -You're really making me mad!!
-huuuuh -It's hiding something?
-Three...two...one...
15 -Wha...!!!
-Ah!!
-Huh...? -That's weird...
16 -Hey!! What's going on! -Your hand... -Just...
-hand!!!
-No way...I swear it was...
-If Clay was here, -I'm sure I could do it
-Huh? -What are you talking about
-I'm really tired of this! -I'm going home! -Already?
-Bye bye!!
17 -What do you mean "bye"?? You're coming too! -Trying to let a girl leave by herself...are you even a man?!
-Like I said...
-How do I have to say it to make you believe me...your daughter was with a young boy who's my son -I don't know my way around here, so I was worried and kept following him
-And?!
-Then why won't you show me what's in the book? -I'll forgive you as long as I see there's nothing strange in there! -W-well -You see, I...
-This is...
18 -Muffgh!! -Just stay quiet!!
-Come in
-Sorry to disturb you!
-Oh, didn't bring your "favorite" along with you today? -You're a lot earlier than normal
-You're talking about Mee-chan? -That boy just does whatever he wants... -Today I just felt like going for a walk
19 -Or I should say, for the usual patrol
-I hope everything's the same as usual -What??
-The neighbors across the street were crying -That "pet" of yours ate all of their pigs
-I heard about it -So I developed a new Chimera pig!
-It's a blend of a cockroach, you see! With a longer lifespan and more fertility, there's nothing to complain about -I'll bring one over on my next visit and let them try to raise it
-Mee-chan really hates them a lot... -I'm sure he won't be able to stand eating a Chimera from a cockroach!! small - kuku (hehe)
-Aah...!!
20 -This is a problem!
-Didn't we agree that when an outsider happens to visit, -You should report it to me without exception?
-And you are? -Uh...
-Looking to move into our village here?
21 -...? -Not really...
-Ah! Is that right! -No? -That's all I wanted to hear
-In that case I leave the rest to you -I'll be taking my leave now
-He's all yours, -Madam
22 -Ah!
-Hello, there! -Thanks for looking after him
-MAMA!!
ママのバカ！いくらパパが死んじゃっていないからってあんまりよ！！ -Stupid mom! Just because papa's not alive anymore, you've already found another man? (t/n - just my guess) -I can't believe you! -Iyo!! -I'm not letting you watch soap operas any more!! -Hah... -Let's get out of here while we still can...
-Oh! Hey, Clay! -I got a favor -You're asking me? What is it?
-Let's go break some rocks! -Huh?
23 -Hmmmmm -Iyo said the villagers are hiding something here
-Hiding what? -The fun part is trying to guess!
-Muddy, I would really like to grant your wish, -But I have absolutely no clue what you're trying to tell me -Eh? Like I said, there's something...
-the villagers... -uh huh
-...are hiding -uh huh
-OKAY!! -okay, okay, i get it!!
24 -Whatever it is, you want to get to the other side, right? -Right!!
-Then, if you just grew a little more, you could probably get to the other side without breaking (壊さんでも）？ -Want to give it a shot?
-The possibility did not even occur to me! -Where did you learn to say that??
-When I came with Iyo, -I thought I could break the rocks...but it didn't work
-Well, of course -With your current size, that would be impossible
-I'm diggin' in!
25 -Muddy -Hm? -You said breaking the rocks didn't work...exactly what happened?
-My arm broke off -...and what did Iyo-chan say when she saw that?
-"I'm tired" -"I'm leaving" -...is that right...
-Puuu
-Nggh....
26 -I did it!!
-Yosh!!
-Hey!!
-HEY!! WAIT JUST A SECOND!! -I need to go with...
-Ah!!
27 -Ha...!
-You expect me... -to climb this myself?!
-...Hello
-EH?
-I'm sorry about before -Eh!? A-ah, no problem -I'm sorry about the misunderstanding from earlier...
-Uh, -What is it?
28 -What is this place?
-weird -It's empty
-Hey, Clay -Cl--
-Huh?
29 -CLAY?
-Where did you go?
-GUH.... -owowow
-Eh? -I'm tied up? -You've finally come to, I see
-The man who invented the Chimera human, -Doctor Clay
30 -Um...is it really okay to keep on doing this?
-Hiding "that" behind the rocks... -Delivering all the strangers to him...
-Then do you want to swap places and become food for "it"??
偽善ぶってんじゃないよ -Since you don't even have the guts, quit talking like a hypocrite! 我が身かわいさに他人を犠牲にしておいてさ？・・・所詮！あたしらも -Leaving strangers to take the place of our own lives...Of course!! We're all hypocrites!
-That makes us all his accomplices!!
-You!!
-My name is Julie, professor (t/n - is that a male spelling?) -I'm just your average Chimera researcher (端くれ） 主に村へ家畜キメラの開発・提供をするかたわら・・・ -Basically, I develop Chimera livestock, and provide them for the village. In addition to that... -I also assume the responsibility for "managing" this village
31 -So, -What do want with me? -You want something i know?
-Because I didn't know your face, I didn't realize it back in that woman's house
-Until I took a peek at this book here...
-It seems to be a log about you and your Chimera
-"The inventor of the Chimera human who let the sample escape" -The scientific community is in a frenzy to find you -They even contacted me, saying that if I ever found you to return you to them...
-But I'm not interested in that
-By "managing" I mean -In exchange for furnishing the village with Chimeras, the villagers furnish "a special something" for me -That comprises the cycle of the system I've created -And as for that "something"...
32 -AHAHAHAHA!! Surprised?! -Allow me to introduce you, my adorable, most powerful Chimera! -Mee-chan the mouse! -Welcome home!
-M-m- -Mouse?!
33 -Come, come professor! Stand! And behold!! -This is the part that makes Mee-chan so "excellent"!!
-Huuuh....
34 -Oh no... -I'm lost...
-A kid?!
-Ah!
-Where are you from?! Who told you about the hidden path!? -Hello!!
-No one would have told some stranger about it -This kid is that guy's son
-Wha...
-Ooh ooh! -Do you know Clay??
35 -Just wait a sec, I'll draw you a picture!
-H-hey!! Put that down--it's dangerous!
-Now, now, it's all right -Just leave it these guys here to find Clay
-So come back to the village with aunty! -eh? but... -I'm telling you it'll be fine! It's dangerous to be out here
-Then I can't! -Why?? -Because Clay's really smart but he's not very strong -And, he told me that because of his age he gets tired really easily!
-That's why I...
-What's wrong?
-A Chimera -Is like a fusion -By feeding on other prey, Mee-chan is able to fuse with it -It can absorb its prey's power!
36 -The more it eat... -the bigger... -And the stronger-!!
37 -...it gets!!
-I suppose you know -What's about to happen now...!
-It was an honor to meet you professor, fufufu...The inventor of the chimera human! -All of that deep knowledge you have...
頭から丸齧りにしてあげますよ！！ -Is about to be gnawed right out of your skull!
38 -Mu-- -MUDDY!!
39 -He... -Regrew it?!?
-Mee-chan...!? -What's wro--
-...huh? -MUD?!
-Instead of biting the professor, -You took off that kid's arm and leg... -Just now... -You ate it...?
-I SEE...
-YOU'RE the human Chimera!!
40 -What is this...what happened? -MUDDY, that's enough!! It'll take you way too long to get this off! -I can handle it myself! -Quick, you've got to increase your size... -Do something about that thing!!
-OKAYY!! -You can do it, Clay!!
-Yosh!!
-Y-you don't need to follow me!! -I can't eat...you're in the way!!
-"eat"...??
41 -When Mee-chan ate the Chimera human's body...
-It wasn't able to absorb it into its body... -Why was there so much mud?
-Shortly thereafter, the Chimera human re-grew its arm when it shouldn't have been able to -...and its body shrunk in the process...
-Now it's trying to eat...
-Is it trying to absorb? -Like Mee-chan?
-Then...! It eats mud and turns it into flesh, which allows it to control its size....If part of its body comes off, it returns to mud... -It's a Chimera made from mud and flesh!
-Saved!
-I'm saved! -T-thank you so much! -Forgive me...
-Please forgive me!! -I-I let that child... -Because I led that child here...he...
42 あの子は見つかってなかったのに！ -If only I hadn't found him...! If only I had brought him back to the village... -Now the two of you are going to be... -It's all right
-Was it "Julie"? That guy's assumption -is completely wrong -With nothing but a hulking frame, that Chimera
-Can't defeat my Muddy
-Ah!
-CLAY!!
43 -Thanks for keeping it busy
-Now it's my turn
-Huuuh? What, what, what???
-Don't tell me, the professor plans to take on Mee-chan?! -Impossible! -Tehehehehe Reeetard...!
-Ha... ・・・同一固体内に3種以上の生命の情報を有するキメラ体は極めて珍しい -It's extremely rare to see a single Chimera comprised of the information from over three different life forms
-It's because the chances of success are slim to none 下手に合成して細胞に異変が起これば・・・ただくっつくだけでは済まなくなる -If it's carelessly fused, then when even the slightest abnormality occurs, its cells won't even be able to adhere
-What are you trying to say?!
44 -Look, it's starting
しばらくマディに引っ掻き回されたせいで興奮状態が長いだろう 何度も融合をくりかえした不安定な体で細胞が活性すると -Because of running around with Muddy, it's been over-stimulated for too long -Its cells are working hard trying to repeatedly adhere, leading to instability throughout its body -First, its eyesight will rapidly deteriorate
-It will lose everything but its ability to move
わたしは優秀な方じゃなかったんでね 失敗作は人の倍は見て来ている -I was never a great scientist -I've seen far more failures than anyone (t/n - my guess)
45 -S-S-SHUT UP!! -MEE-CHAN!! what are you doing!? Hurry up and kill this piece of trash!!
-EEEK!!
-Kill... ... -Ah!!
-This is an example -of a success!!
46 no txt
47 -I WIN!! -my, my...
48 -The next day -IYO!
-Uncle Takada! -Hey! Please choose Kaya too! -Why mom? -Everyone agrees that the person best qualified to be the next village head is Kaya -After all, Kaya was the most calm when Julie was around
-Is that creepy guy already gone?
-Huh? Yeah... -Hmph... -Well, I kinda knew he wouldn't be hanging around for long
-That creep didn't have what it takes to fill in papa's shoes!
-Here comes one...
49 middle: Do just as I taught you left: If we can just hitch a ride we can reach the next town before tomorrow right: Roger!
-Can I get a lift?
-Huh?
-That's not the way to signal the driver!! -Where did you learn that from?!
-Eh? Iyo showed it to me... -How are we going to cover their repair bill...?!
left: He's got a lot of growing up to do!
...END. In the next issue, Future Golden Cup winner Oikawa Yutaka-sensei's "Sugar Lolly"!!https://mangahelpers.com/t/shrimpy/releases/2302[English] [Translation] Muddy 12 by shrimpy2008-03-16T02:49:12+00:00shrimpyadmin@mangahelpers.comAnother series down...but another one to add to the resume ;)
01 bold: The fearful creature attacks without reason!
-Ko- -Kouyuu!
-Only Professor Corundum has the means to control Adamas
-There's not a thing I can do to stop him
02 -Ruby! Don't try to fight it! -Hurry... -you've got to ru--
-GIIII
03 -GU...
-wha--!
-M--
04 -Muddy!! -woah~
-shuuu -shuuu
05 -Professor Corundum...! -What a stubborn child...
-However...if his guardian were to disappear, then he would likewise have no where else to go
-Adamas! -I command you! Do NOT attack him!
-Adamas!!
06 -Looks like he doesn't intend to listen to a word Corundum says -So how does he control him, then?
-Adamas
-You WILL listen to me
sfx: pikupiku -Do NOT attack that target! -The target you should attack is--
07 -Wha--!?
08 -Ruby!? -Ouch...
-haa -haa
09 -You mean to tell me -That this beast, which never had the ability to understand a word I say -Actually had the instinct to protect its own existence? .......heh
-heh heh heh heh -fuwahahHAHAHAHAHAHAHA -When you snap out of it, I'm going to give you a good beating!
-Shuuu -Shuuuu
-RUBY!
10 -Gu---
-P-professor Clay!? -What are you--
-Over here, you piece of trash!
11 -What is he... -....
-That's right! -C'mon, -Give me all you got!
12 no txt
13 CH 12 - Muddy and Clay Aimoto Shou
left: Although the days they spent together are few, the memories they share are warm and many...and will continue to live on inside of them forever
14 -GYAAAAAAAA
-...ah! -Steam...!!
-...hmpf!
15 -Adamas wouldn't flinch at having an arm ripped off or its stomach pierced through
-But heat...across all animal species... -proves quite effective
-His cells must be completely scorched -That geyser...no doubt has scalding temperature -I don't imagine even the could get away from that safely...
-Ah--!!
16 -Clay!! -Muddy!? W-why did you... -push me out of the way??
-...heh! That must be because you got hit by the geyser... -Geez! You act without thinking, don't you?
-Thank you, Muddy! -You're the best!
17 -Thank... -goodness!
18 box: A few years later -And in other news...
-In the scandal involving the infamous Chimera engineering facility, -Professor Sapphire stands as the central suspect involved in the research and development of Chimera soldiers...
-What are you doing!?
-Didn't I tell you special guests are visiting today?! -Just because you're in training doesn't mean you can slack off! -Clean this place up on the double!
-You mean the regular clients, right? -We don't need to go to such lengths for them... -What are you talking about!?
19 -They may not be anyone special to a research assistant like you, -sfx hojihoji (think this is picking your ear sfx, maybe squeaking?) -But to me they're important people that changed my life!
-...oh, please! If that were true, then at least you'd remember their names!
-I'm back! -Ah~~ Ruby!
-I got my hands on the goods you wanted! -Mission complete!
-...shucks, I just mopped the floor!! -No, you made ME do it!
-Oh yeah... -I just met a familiar face outside
-Eh?
20 -Wassup!
-Eeeek!! Professor, it's you!! -Hey Suzu, it's been a while!
-T-that's my line! It's an honor to see you again! -Hey assistant! Go get us some tea! On the double!
-Muddy's not with you? -Professor, your necktie is all crooked!
21 -Here ya go
-This is what ya wanted, ain't it? -You're one mole short, you know!
-...huh!?
-heheheh
22 -You got me!
-AAAAAAAAAHHH!!!
-That little twerp!! He took my glasses didn't he!?! -Without them, I can't even step outside! sfx: gyush
23 -GYAAAAAAA
-Owowowow! -D-damnit!! -Who left their clothes lying on the...
-...gound...
-M-
-MUDD-------Y!!!!! -Helloooo? Is anyone home?
bold: Thank you for all the support! Please look forward to Aimoto Shou sensei's next work! Look for Muddy's volume release, in stores this May!
...FIN
...and thanks to all you guys for reading my translations of this series. Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did! https://mangahelpers.com/t/shrimpy/releases/2300[English] [Translation] Muddy 11 by shrimpy2008-03-08T23:05:31+00:00shrimpyadmin@mangahelpers.comIt's finally getting good, but still no real action. Here's hoping for next chapter.
...and, it doesn't seem like a good sign that they're recaping some of the people from earlier chapters...hmm...
01 -It's at the eastern shore of Cilika -It's quite a ways from here
-That's not a problem
-Adamas
-I'm going to let you out for a change -If you follow my directions, sfx bubble: giii -I promise not to spray you repeatedly with the substance you despise so much... -Do you understand?
left: His words carry a double meaning when speaking to this grotesque monster...just what does he mean by "out"??
02 -Hm.
-Whether you do -or don't doesn't matter
-You're just an animal anyway
-Corundum, sir...?
03 in order right to left: -I will grant you life as well as a purpose -Your name shall be -Adamas -Come...this is the start of your wonderful life -Enjoy this life while you can, before everything rots away... -Adamas
CHAPTER 11 - reunion aimoto shou
04 -WOW!!
-Nothing but ocean. Not surprising... -The waves are pretty rough today
-fuwa...
-haha -oh dear...
05 -GYAAAA!!
-W-what was that? -...g- -geyser!!
-That's a lot of steam... -I would've died for sure, had that hit -Guess we shouldn't stay here too long
-You're right -And? What was it you needed to do here?
-huh?
06 -Uh...nothing in particular... -Wh... -what!? You came here without any plans?! -It was Muddy who said he wanted to come here! -What the heck kind of reason is that!?
-They get along good!
07 -Don't you understand what it means to have made a Chimera human!? -You should know well enough how dangerous my brother is!
-Yes, I do! -Then like I'm saying, my brot--
-my...
08 -You're as loud as always, -Rudy
09 -But thanks to you, -I got to hear a pretty interesting conversation
-You were talking to that man, right? -Something about having made a Chimera human...?
-So you're Corundum!
-The pleasure is all mine... -And thank you for looking after my sister, professor
10 -Oh?
-What did you come here for!?
-I came for you...
-Huh?!
-...your chimera human!
11 -You useless dimwit -...wha---!?
-Ruby...I have no more need for you
-How... -dare you!!
-I don't see it. -I'll go search
-Oh no you won't!!
12 -Huh!? sfx biri biri
sfx ryuuuu
-zah -...it seems -Adamas was able to sense your aggression -Perhaps it was his natural instincts?
13 -Huh?! -Adamas?
-gururururu
14 -There you are -Muddy
sfx crunch
-Corun-dum! -Oh, you remembered my name?
-You really are amazing!
15 -Ah!
-Who is that kid? -His name is Adamas
-Unlike you, he has a terrible memory -Even if you ask him to do something for you, he'll just do whatever he pleases -Clearly, he doesn't understand words
-That's why as a "soldier," he is incomplete
-sole...? -I'm just talking to myself
16 -SAPPHIRE!!
-What is this thing!? -What are you after!? -haa -haa -TELL ME!!
-Adamas -grrrr -is a sample "Chimera soldier"
-Chimera soldier!?
17 -Don't be angry at him -He possesses the traits of an animal...he's just following his natural impulse to eliminate the enemy
-But that is not enough to make him a soldier
-That is why Corundum wants the intellect of a Chimera human
-Hey, Muddy...
-Don't you want more friends?
18 -friend?
-I have friends! -There's Clay...and Ruby...
-kogane -kogane's daddy -suzu and majuu -hari -hari's grandma and sister -and sandro
-...and corundum...... -i'm thinking about it! -is that so?
-But all those people are humans -and you're not
19 -You see, if you were to cut off a part of a human,
-Their body won't return to normal -...humans are frail creatures
-they don't last nearly as long as you think
left bold: He shows his true colors!
-Come over to my place, Muddy -I can make you plenty of real friends
-end-https://mangahelpers.com/t/shrimpy/releases/2297[English] [Translation] Muddy 10 by shrimpy2008-03-01T22:28:24+00:00shrimpyadmin@mangahelpers.com01 -Okay! -so...
-Where are we going? -If any assassins dare to attack us on the way, I (Ruby) shall punish them!! -...where, indeed!
-Up until a while ago we were at my brother's place, but I highly doubt he'll take us in now -My bathroom!!! -And we're out of cash...
-guuuuuu
-Clay! There's something inside of you! -S-shut up!! -I can't eat dirt like you!
-I got it!
left: Ruby pledges her loyalty to Muddy!? ...But, things still haven't gotten any better!
02 bold top: The sight of footprints provides evidence of growth... bottom: ...but the sound of footsteps, impending evil... CHAPTER 10 - Adamas aimoto shou
03 -Welcome! -So you're the doctor who made Muddy!?
-FORGIVE ME! -I have disgraced myself in ignorance! (sfx: BAM) sfx bubble: gulp -it's...okay
-If you really mean it, then...
-How about having muddy sit next to me?? -It's way more comfy over here! See?
04 -What's this? -Oh him? -He's a shape-shifting ferret
-I call him Koyu (紅鼬 - lit. crimson weasel. doubt this has significance...unless he's supposed to be red??) -He can turn himself into any shape that I've trained him to
-I'll show you! bubble: shurururu -Koyu! -Shikei!! （刺型 = lit. "thorn style". Pun, perhaps, on shikei (死刑) = "death penalty")
-Excuse me, sir? -WE'RE FINE!! WE DON'T NEED ANYTHING!!
-ta-dah! sfx: poko -...oh!!
06 -t... -this is...
-your chimera human, Muddy...!? -Y-yup.... -The one and only...
-I-I'm glad you're safe, but you must be mad at me! -I'm so sorry, I wasn't careful
-Koyu is -just my partner
07 -It was brother who developed him -He was working to invent a Chimera animal weapon that could change into a variety of shapes
-He was around 18 at the time -But according to the scientific world, it was the female researcher Sapphire who took the credit
-Ah! I know Sapphire! -She visited my old lab to give a lecture once! -I remember well because I've never seen another woman as beautiful as her...
-Ah... -I...uh...sorry! -I'm just rambling...haha...
08 -Brother was never after social status or fame... -It was like a habit that he kept saying how famous people only make unnecessary enemies, or get forced to do boring research -But, he also admitted that without becoming a government researcher, there were certain materials and information that couldn't be obtained any other way -That was around the time that Sapphire became his cover
-To put it plainly, his interest is in discovering the Chimera forms others haven't found yet -That's the kind of person he is
-So, he eventually turned his attention to the Chimera Human
-I don't really care what he researches -I'm happy seeing him spend all of his energy doing what he loves -I always admired that part about him! But... -...what I can't agree with is his methods!
09 -He's willing to go so far as to use despicable people to capture a child like his...
-sigh
-Anyway, -We can't let down our guard until that transmitter comes out of you, professor -In fact, the sooner we get out of here, the better
-clickclickclick x2
-KACHING
10 -kachi
-...not here?
11 -Wha...!?
-GUH...!! -WH.... -WHY YOU...!!!
12 -GIIIIIIII!!!
-HIII!! -HIII!! -cough -gahaa!
-gasp -gasp
-Stupid monster! -haaa (the two skinny bubbles) -You STILL haven't learned my face, have you
13 -HII -HIII -Adamas?
-haa
-Forget it -It's impossible with the level of animal intelligence...
-It has to be a "human" after all -The ability to learn, to grow...it all requires a Chimera Human
14 -I'm sorry that you had to pay for us
-Well, I was surprised to hear you were broke -But you can leave the money problem to me! -Eh? No, I couldn't... -...what's that?
-My brother's credit card! -Does he know!?
-It was intended to be used for any expenses on my missions -This is, after all, technically my mission!
-So....where we going? -Well, let's see -Muddy, is there anywhere you'd like to go?
15 -Hmmmmm
-Over there!
-This isn't the time for a movie!! -Not exactly...Muddy doesn't understand what a movie is -Probably, he wants to see a place like what's depicted in the picture
box: Join Bullet Train Anderson for his ocean adventure!
-The ocean? -Although he's my son, I should be thankful he doesn't cost much money at all...
16 -Good job.
-Something happen to you? -Look
17 -Mr. Corundum!!
-Understand now? -It was Adamas, wasn't it?!
-Leaving marks on your neck like that...
-No, the monitor!
18 -The target (carrying my transmitter) is moving at considerable speed in the wrong direction
-This speed could only be Ruby's Kagerou (t/n - that means dragonfly, however the kanji name is actually for the homonym referring to the haze you see from heat in the distance)
-Then, you were betrayed by Ruby -Well, knowing her, I can certainly imagine why
-At any rate, -Just sitting and waiting here won't get me that Chimera Human
-I'll go after it -You really think you're a match for Ruby?
-Well... -...that's...
19 -That's Adamas! -It seems I can't keep him asleep any longer
-I suppose it's time -to let the child go play outside
-PACHIN
20 -Gu.... -GI....!! bold: A hideous creature appears! Muddy and them might be in grave danger!!
-GIYAAAAAAAA
-Would you like -to go make some friends, -Adamas?
-Hey!! Can't you drive that thing more carefully!? -Huh! It's your fault for not holding on tight! -Faster! Faster!!
CH10/ENDhttps://mangahelpers.com/t/shrimpy/releases/2295[English] [Translation] Muddy 9 by shrimpy2008-02-23T22:13:20+00:00shrimpyadmin@mangahelpers.com01 -I am Ruby, assistant to the great Chimera scientist, Corundum! -As well as..his sister!
-C-corundum's... -SISTER!?
02 -I know you met him! -Remember the candy he gave you?
-That had a transmitter inside of it! -Geh...!
-Simply put...you can't hide for me! No matter where you go, you'll end up in the palm of my hand!
-Don't even... -Try to resist!!
03 -What is that thing!? -Ack... -Her sword transformed!?
-WAH!!
-Guh!!
-Muddy -Acquired!
-Ah!!
04 -W-w-w-wait just a minute!! -Listen to me!!
-Takeoff!! -Uwaa!!
-H- -HEY!!
05 -What -the hell was that!? Damnit! ...she wrecked my house!
-hm?
-uh oh
-Where'd that kid go?
06 right: My name is Ruby. My brother is the best scientist there is! Chapter 9 - Ruby's decision Aimoto Shou
07 -Hey!! Hello!? Hear me out please!! -I know you think I'm Muddy...but -You've got the wrong person! I'm not him!!
-GYAAA!!
-WHAT DID YOU SAY!? -shurun -Mmgh!
08 -Huh? Where did that kid come from?
-Ah!! -W-when did you get here?! -Me? -I'm Muddy!!
-Lies!
09 -There's no way Muddy could be a cute little boy like this! -You must obviously be him! -...Where is this coming from??
-I'M Muddy!
-And...and that's Clay! -...he's right.
-Just wait there... -pipipi -I'll check right now!
10 -Hello, brother? It's Ruby. I got him but... -I'm not so sure it's him -Huh? The smaller one? -...I hate to say it, -But maybe I should have just played along...
-B-but!! He's just a little kid!! -You're kidding me!!
-Don't be fooled by appearances.
-Muddy is a Chimera Human -So what if he has a child's appearance? -There's no need to treat him like one
-There's no need to show pity -Just tie him up and bring him back. -pushu -wha...!!
11 -It seems... -you were telling the truth after all.
-Ki!!
-What is it?
-Kuh...
-Ohooo.....~~~!
12 -You can't?
-You mean it's physically impossible? -N-no not like that...! -This is not what you told me! You never said he was-- -Then what's stopping you?
-If he's too strong to tie down then go ahead and break material off of him, I don't mind -I tested it. It will likely take a considerable amount to kill him -In that regard, I have little to worry about even with your clumsiness
13 -Do you seriously mean that!?
-I compromise this much and you're still going to refuse? -My, aren't we being selfish today
-I've always...(sniff) been helping you to this day -Because I thought, no matter the means, it was all helping Chimera research -But...what is this!? Taking a small child like that...
-Exactly what is there to gain?!
14 -The same thing as always. -You are overthinking this. -Just quietly follow my directions and do what I say.
-Ah...
-I spoke with my brother.
15 -...we lost the connection -It appears that the device was physically destroyed -Well, she has reached that difficult age
-At least she'll be keeping watch on the subject for the time being
-...and? -what about you? -Will you still do your job even if you don't fully grasp why you're doing it,
16 -Saphire?
-At the basic level, -I am not the same as Ruby
-I do my job because I'm well aware of its purpose
17 -I'm leaving to erase all evidence linking you to Jasper, sir
-You indeed are different -Definitely a superb assistant -Thank you sir
-I'll be praying for -the success of your project...
-...so right now
18 -the transmitter by brother planted is still inside of you! -uh....
-As long as it is, my brother will definitely be coming after Muddy! -I hate to admit it, but I was supposed to be the first person to test it, but...
-With me around, my brother won't be laying even a finger on him! -You'll be safe and sound! -Huh?!
-With you around? -Wh...what??
-I'm sure of it! -I don't care what brother says!
19 -From here on I, Chimera research assistant Ruby, -Shall assume the honor of protecting Muddy, the Chimera human! -Okay!! -Okay!? left: Is this really going to work?
Ch.9/end next time: Ruby betrayed Corundum! Why would she go so far for Muddy? Next time: "Open Season"! (t/n - unsure of how this title is supposed to be applied. lit. "lifting a ban")
wiphttps://mangahelpers.com/t/shrimpy/releases/2292[English] [Translation] Muddy 8 by shrimpy2008-02-16T16:59:24+00:00shrimpyadmin@mangahelpers.com01 left: Saved from the clutches of Jasper! But...
-Ruri!! -Oh...br-brother? -Why...what's going on?
-ah...
02 -It's okay, don't talk! -Just rest for now -...ok
-Hari? -Where are you going!?
-Look, I know you're still on edge -But there shouldn't be any reason for her to be in danger! Please don't do anything dangerous! -Yeah -I know
-...thank god...
03 -So it's over?
-Yeah.
-I would have been happy to introduce you -Lookie here,
-I was once on the side that kidnapped her, right? -I wouldn't know even where to begin
-You've got a point -But anyways,
-Come over to my place for now -You've got a lot of explainin' to do!
04 right: His real job is a full-time student...with a major (for now) in science.
Chapter 8 - Introducing Ruby aimoto shou
05 -Hmmm....
-Wow, you sure are studying hard -You're still taking classes?
-"still" -...huh...
-Well 'scuze me, Mr. genius -I'm gonna be a scientist no matter how many years it takes! -That's not what I meant!! -Why are you always twisting my words?! -What's school?
06 -Ah...
-I didn't come here to fight -A lot of stuff has happened...and... -I've come to ask for your help
-Cool!?! Forget cool...! -It's friggin' impossible! I mean, isn't this dangerous!?
08 -Corundum went through all that trouble, money, and time -and still failed to make one! -That guy has no morals!
-If he were to find out about Muddy, then...
-What exactly are you doing? -Corandummy!
-YOU MET HIM!? -...yeah...?
-Ah!
-ruffle ruffle
-Here!
09 -Huh? It's just a candy drop -What about it? -Ummmm.....
-Let me see
-Gulp
-AAAAAAAAH!! -Wha- -What's wrong with you?? All you eat is dirt anyway! -I haven't had anything to eat since last morning!
-Uh...I never gave him any candy
-Where did you get it from?
10 -Gosh, now I have to throw it back up?
-But my stomach isn't full enough to let me even try
-How bout this?
-Laxative
-Wow -I was just about to ask if you had some too -Glad to help...
11 -Welcome back!
-What happened to Clay? -you're asking me?
-Listen to me! Don't just accept things from strange people like Corundum! -Wipe that smile off your face! -If that candy had had some kinda poison in it, Clay would be dead by now! -Do you understand me?
-dead...?
-Where you goin'? -Does it matter? -Man, I hate kids!
12 -Sigh...
-Kid, don't interrupt me -What's that? -My thesis! -If I don't finish it, I can't become a Chimera scientist
-But then again, your daddy didn't have to work hard to become one -haha
-What am I doing, talking to a Chimera...?
13 -Crap... -Nothing wants to come out...
-But I don't feel sick either -Might it have been just an ordinary candy? -He's always been paranoid about everything, after all
-Approaching the target in 1 meter!
-What!? A wall?...you're kidding! -Now I can't confirm it...
-This leaves me no choice!
14 -GYAAAA!!
-Wha... -what was that sound!?
15 -Wha... -wha... -what -the heck!!
-Hm, 40 cm to the target! sfx: pikon x2 -It must be hidden somewhere in this room!
-Show yourself! -Chimera Human "Muddy"!!
-Did you say Muddy!?
16 -EEEEEEEEEEK!!!
-Oh my oh my oh my! Pardon me! I-I didn't mean to intrude! -Oh~~~~I'm so embarrassed!!
-Ah!
17 -ahem!
-My name is Ruby!
-Might you be the owner of this residence? -Sorry to bother you! -h-huh!? -How the heck did you get in here?
18 -That uniform...
-Ah... -excuse me... -AH!
-I... -I got a little distracted back there...
sfx: pikon pikon -I finally found you, -MUDDY!
19 -In the name of my elder brother Corundum... -You're coming with me! bold: Corundum's younger sister!? She doesn't seem to be too bright...just what is she planning to do?!
-Wha...?! -He's her brother!? -Brother?
ENDhttps://mangahelpers.com/t/shrimpy/releases/2290[English] [Translation] Muddy 7 by shrimpy2008-02-09T21:19:22+00:00shrimpyadmin@mangahelpers.com01 -What's wrong?
-Enough with the act... -Let's see you return to a human form -CHIMERA HUMAN!
left: Cornered by the fiendish researcher...but...!?
03 -Could it be? -Someone actually made a Chimera Human before you, Corundum?
-Tell me -What is your parent's name?
-Not him -I'm talking to you, Chimera
04 -Me? -I'm muddy!
-Nice to meet you!
-I see -You must have been made only recently
-Hey! Corundum! -Forget about that kid and start the project already!
-Listen you two, I'll forget we ever met if you'll just leave! -Don't interrupt us! Shoo, shoo!
-Start what!?
05 -Just what are you two planning!? -What were you after in gathering all those women!?
-Where is Ruri... -WHERE IS MY SISTER?!
-Your sister? -Ah, a relative of the test subject
-Heh -HEH -HEHEHEHEHE...I see... -Her name was Ruri-chan...mhm... -he -hehehehehe
06 -Starting shortly...she...and my little precious here -(her name's Midori-chan)...isn't she cute?
-Hm... -Mhmhm hehehe -go ahead, take a guess!
-...what?!
-Listen to me -Chimera human
-Watch what I'm about to do -You might learn something
07 -GHRA!!
-wH--A!!
-Hahaha! This is -"hitting" sfx bubble (x2) - kah -And this is the face...
-of "Pain" -that a human makes sfx bubble x2 - eee! -Kukuku...well? Aren't you smarter now!
08 -Co.. -co.. -co-- -CORUNDUM!! YOU...!!
-I planned on putting up with you until the end, but
-I've had enough! -You piece of shit! -Guh... -Meow?
-Well, I still have every intention to honor my promise-- -the assignment to create your Chimera wife-- -All I care is to create a Chimera human...with my own two hands! left sfx - pipi right sfx x2 - kachi kachi (typing)
09 -W-what is that!?
10 -Boy -This is the blood of your sister
-And -the blood of that feline
-Together...!
11 -Y-you...what are you doing?! -What do you mean, my sister's blood!? What happened to Ruri?!
-Shut up already! -I only kept her long enough to get the amount of blood I required -I did nothing else to her
-Hey, what's wrong with this? -YOU broke it!
12 all: haa
x2: haa
-haa
-kuh!!
-W-where is.. -THE BASEMENT!?
13 -Behold! Just one more second... -now... -come forth!!
-A Chi...mera -human? -That's...my -b...ride?
14 -MEOOOW
15 -Wha...
-WHAT THE HELL!? -CORUNDUM!! THIS IS NOT WHAT YOU PROMISED!!
-You promised to make (pic) THIS!!!
-Indeed, it was supposed to be (pic). The result seems to be different than I anticipated (t/n - you'll have to move that pic for the english to fit)
-Regardless, you are still a Chimera Human! -Come...walk towards me!
-prrrr
-Yes...! -Walking doesn't seem to pose a problem!
16 -...I...failed...?? -No...how...?!
17 -H... -hey!!
-Guh... -pipipi
-Attention security! Everyone to the basement monitor room on the double!
-Get Corundum!! He...!! -GAH!! -kashan (slide??)
-crush
18 -Ah.. -Ww- -wait!!
-Where is my sister!? -She's safe, right?!
-Look in my room on the third floor
-Chimera Human...
-No, -"Muddy"... -Take this
-It's a candy -Give my regards to your parent
bold: The daring Corundum takes his leave...after meeting Muddy, just what is on his mind...?
-Chimera human...!!
-B.. -basement...!! little bubbles x3 - huff
CH7/ENDhttps://mangahelpers.com/t/shrimpy/releases/2287[English] [Translation] Muddy 6 by shrimpy2008-02-05T00:39:40+00:00shrimpyadmin@mangahelpers.comthanks for waiting.
01 -Isn't there some way I can get inside!? left: family feud!
-Look bro, it's my job... -My kid is already inside there!
-What!? -Grrraaah!! Enough of this! -I'll do it my--
-I'll lend you my clothes! -At least if you wear this, and they catch you, you won't be... -... -uh...beat up...(i think)
02 right: In a world were evil runs amok...there's at least one person who's optimistic! Chapter 6 / The making of Jasper's wife Aimoto Shou
03 -Hello! -...h-hi
-You don't have to greet everyone! -Really?
-Huh...did I see him before?
04 -She's not here! -Damnit! -Why the heck did they have to build such a huge friggin' house!?
-Hey Hari! -Hari?
05 -Where are you... -Ruri? sfx bubble: KaCHUNG
sfx: jiriririririririri sfx bubble small: Oops
-There are intruders in the building! -Repeat: intruders in the building! -Uh oh -Wha- -What's going on!? -How did they find out so soon!?
-Guess those guys in the bathroom must've woken up -Shit! What should we do... -ba-dump ba-dump (nervous heartbeat)
06 -There are intruders in the building! -Repeat: intruders in the building!
-This alarm couldn't be from me... -Wonder if they're all right...
-Well, if they saw through the disguises, I suppose they'll just toss them out like the man I saw out front -So that must mean...
-That idiot saw an interesting button and just had to push it -Yeah, I can definitely imagine that -...however...
07 -Did you hear the rumors about Corundum? -A chimera scientist...
-If he finds out the truth about Muddy... -He won't perform just one test...
top right: round slices top left: fine strips bottom: minced small: make sure to cut through the core!
-AAAAAAH!! What a pain in the rear! -Muddy!? Where are you!?
-Intruders?
08 -What are they after?
-I-I don't know, sir! The alarm just went off... -So I came to...tell you...
-What's happening within the mansion matters not -Here's your new orders
-Awen't you cwute~ Midori-chwan! -So fwuffy! -Fwufuffy fwuffly fwoo
-DON'T -INTERRUPT -ME! -got it?
09 -Gah!
-Oh that's right -almost forgot... -That "test subject" in my room?
-I'm through with it -It's just...it's had too much blood drawn and now it's terribly weak. If I leave it be, it may die -Get rid of it before we find a mess on our hands
-You are dismissed
10 -I'm aware of the filth that's been after money, but intruders...? -And now, of all times?
sfx: Doki doki
-Damnit!! -gasp -gasp -Just where the heck are they keeping her?!
-whew!
11 -Shit...
-Hey! -You two, stop right there! sfx: Katsu katsu -There's been an order from Corund--
-um--!!
-Eh..!?! sfx: Dosan -Did you hear someone?
-What was that sound!? -Over there!
12 -Oh no!! -They've figured us out!?
-It's them!! -They're in disguise! -After them!
-RUN!! -Ah!
-You're not getting away!!
13 -Uwaaaaa!!
-BANG
-Got his left arm! -Serves you--
-...right......... sfx boto
-I did hit him, right? -Yeah, I even heard it
-AAAAGH! STOP! -After them! Don't let them escape!
14 -Corundum? What's wrong? -Saw something that caught your eye?
-You're all finished for the event, right? -Hurry up and start! -Hey! Are you listening to me!?
-peek
15 -What was that? -Sounded like something big -Hey! You with the long hair!
-A-ah!! -Eh..ah.. -YES!? -Have you heard the new order?
-what order?
-Ah...no, I... -Truth is, I'm kinda new...! -So...what was I supposed to do again? -'zat so? -Just make sure not to go near the basement
-Corundum's finally begun that "thing" -Be careful...he threatened to take apart anyone who interrupts him and use them for his research!
-The basement?
16 -Hey... -what is it? -Y-ya know, we're heading in that direction...
-The stairs leading down to the basement!
-HEY! Don't go that way! -Corundum will kill us all! -Eh!?
17 -Gosh! What is with you people?! -All of you, ruining the mood!
-Excuse us!
-You're... -JASPER!!
-Hm? Do I know you? -Quit acting friendly, kid
18 -I knew it
19 -What's fallen to the ground -Is no mere flesh -Sand? no... -Soil?
-I would have never expected -someone would beat me to the punch
left: Cornered!!
-What's wrong? C'mon! -Show me that you can stand again, -CHIMERA HUMAN!
CH6/ENDhttps://mangahelpers.com/t/shrimpy/releases/2285[English] [Translation] Muddy 5 by shrimpy2008-01-26T20:50:26+00:00shrimpyadmin@mangahelpers.com01 -hey di'ja hear? -about what? left: The hot intruders arrive...
-The "women hunt" ends today -For real? Man, and I was really getting to like this job -Couldn't be easier
-guess it means he found the girl he was looking for -Still, Corandum's methods are crazy -And I've never even seen that Jasper guy once
-Why the heck spend a fortune just to find one girl?
-Excuse me!
02 -Huh? bold: They look pretty suspicious...will it work?
Chapter 5 / Jasper's search for a wife Aimoto Shou
03 -Hey, you're smell! -Eh!? -Wh-whaddya mean smell!? -Me!?
-Swell, not smell, stupid! -Ah! Ahem, pardon me
-Is this the residence that's searching for women? -Because you see, these girls heard about it and really want to help out -Ah!
-Why, that's a big help! -Sorry to trouble you to come all the way out here -Gya! -Gungh!!
top: Mm... bottom: ow...
04 -Sorry, did that startle you? -We seem to be getting a lot of these retards lately who just want cash -Do they seriously think we wouldn't figure it out? -Anyway, come on in
-Um... -Ah... -H-hey..
-I'm...uh... -their chaperon... -Sorry, you can't pass
-Huh? Clay...
-Shh!
05 -It'll be alright...i think -That guy's one sharp cookie, after all
-Sorry...I know you're worried about him
-...I'm sure if he hadn't come with us, we would've been in trouble
-You know something about Jasper!
-No! I don't know anything! Just... -This button belongs to a Chimera researcher...specifically from the lab coat of a government employee
-In exchange for working for the government, they're prohibited to pursue personal research or experiments -So if one of them was working with this Jasper... -Then I'm sure he's up to no good...
06 -...hey
-There's something -That I have to do here -I don't know who you are, but -Please! Cooperate with me!
-Okay!
-H-hear me out...
-It's not like I'm going to try anything funny inside -I just want to make sure those two stay out of trouble... -You saw it! She can be such an airhead at times...
07 -Don't make me repeat myself! GET LOST! -I don't care what you need to do, all that matters is our boss' orders! -And he said "besides women, -"Don't let anyone in!"
-Eh? N-no... -H-hey wait a minute! two sfx bubbles: Gatsu (grab) -Hey, why are you leaning on me...!
-Why? -You're about to find out -boki boki
-S-sto--!!
08 -Doshaaa
-I knew you guys -would try something stupid
-Why you!! Sandro! -Shut up! It's because of you guys that we're losing our salary! -Besides, you're just jealous of guys taller than you
-Ah! -San--
09 -You shut up too!
-Don't think you've gotten off with this! -Gah...!
-I'll ask Corandum what to do with this guy -That should be enough, right?
-Ch...!!
top: GONG -YEOWCH!
-ngh...ow...
10 -What the heck were you doin', -Bro? -I-it really is you!!
-Couldn't you have come up with some gentler way to save me!? -And what's with that outfit!?
-I got a part time job doing security -I could ask you the same--why're you in Kiyone? -Is it work?
-Mr. Genius -Chimera Researcher?
-Nn...
11 -...so -...something you can't say? -I-it's a long story! -anyway,
-The reason I'm here is to see you -And then, a lot happened, and so -...right now, I need to get inside this mansion!
-Did you come because of the rumors about Corandum? -Hm, I never knew you were such an active guy -Huh?
-He's the Chimera researcher contracted by Jasper -Jasper's a man with an ego built on all the dirty money he has...he does a lot of things to suit his fancy -Like, kidnapping every woman in town
-!! That's right, what are they doing to the women in there? -I head they're taken home safely, but...
-Nothing... -special, really
12 -They just draw blood
-Wow!
-We just need a small sample of blood -Think of it like a blood drawing
-Please take off your clothes and have a seat
13 -Ah..uh.. -AH!! -W-w-wait!!
-I...
-I..um... -I mean... (t/n - he uses the male "I" first, and then here the female "I") -I feel sick...I need to use the restroom -You don't mind, right?
-Uh... -Right now!?
-YES! NOW! -NOW OR NEVER! -It has to be now!
-Hey!! You have to go too, right? -RIGHT?
-Hari, you're talking weird! (t/n - again referring to his female speech in japanese) -Just shut up and follow my lead!
-I guess... -we have no choice...
14 -Blood?
-For what? -All I know is that out of all the blood collected, -Corandum is looking for a suitable match
-The fact that the hunts end today must mean he's found it -Honestly, I was having a bit of fun with this too -I bet he's really going to do it
-Do what?
-...you mean you came here without knowing that? -I was sure the rumor must have reached town
15 -CORANDUM!
-Oh, sir Jasper! -You came early!
-Is it true you found the "fairy"?! -Yes, or should I say -We already found her
-Although, she's not an adult yet -Because I was unsure that you would want her, -I was hesitant to report back to you
16 -Let me see!
-Here you go top: BUUN -pii
-Ooh...
-OOOH... -OOOOOOO!
17 -WOW! Isn't she cute!? -I love her! I absolutely love her!
-Oops!
-Oh? Is something wrong? -shuuu -no, I was just stung by an insect -What matters most is that she meets your preferences box: Disinfecting Spray
-Oh, this is going to be fun! Right, Midori? -Her and your child...
-Will become my wife!!
18 -With our present knowledge and technology, -There is more than enough evidence that it is possible -Since the test subject is to your liking, -Then we can commence
-the creation of your wife! (t/n - in the brackets, lit. Chimera human, but kana says wife. you may wish to leave an abbreviated footnote so readers don't miss this detail, it makes it clear what he's after.)
-Excuse me, sir?
19 -There's no toilet paper in here... -There should be a spare roll in the cabinet
-I don't know where that is, could you show me? -HUH!?
-It's okay! Both of you can come!
-GUWA! -UGEH--!!
-Yes! Let's go! -Where? bold: What did he mean by test subject...?
Chapter 5/end
-end-https://mangahelpers.com/t/shrimpy/releases/2283[English] [Translation] Muddy 4 by shrimpy2008-01-20T14:45:30+00:00shrimpyadmin@mangahelpers.commake sure to proofread it! kinda rushed through it
01 -Pushuuuu
Chapter 4 - Jasper's woman-hunt Aimoto Shou
-We're... -gonna ride it!?
-Yup -Just wait, I have to buy a ticket
sfx: kyoro kyoro (t/n, my guess is turning head sfx) -Oh that's right -I have to buy one for muddy too
-Chara (t/n - clanking coins)
Left vertical: On a journey guided by Muddy's curiosity, is there really an actual destination??
02 -Here
sfx: Jirooo (stare)
-Something wrong?
-I thought infants ride for free! -....they do.... -Enjoy the ride
-It's moving!! -Sighhhh
-Hey! Where we goin'?? -Sorry, our destination is up to me this time -A place we can get some cash...
03 -...huh?
-hey you...hide the kid -What?!
-Are you deaf?! Quickly!! -W-what're you d--!?
04 -Ee... -EEEEK!!! -Oh--there's plenty of 'em... -HEY! Pipe down or else!!
-Oh no...
-Attention all you ladies on board this train -Just leave your seats and follow us -If you follow our instructions, you won't be hurt. We promise
-What the heck!?
-Ah! sfx above: Su... (chair sfx)
05 -Agh--!!
-Oops...
-YOU LITTLE TWERP!? WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING!? -Wha...you're a guy!?
-You got some explaining to do, kid! -Kuh....
-Cut it out
-You heard Corundum's orders -beh! -We're only here to collect the women
06 -They got off!!
-Hey!
-YOU TWO! LOOK WHAT YOU DID!! -huh? -...no, we... -WHAT THE HELL AM I GONNA DO NOW!? THOSE BASTARDS DON'T COME AROUND EVERY DAY!
-H-hold on there! What's this all about? -Haah!? -Oh, not from around here, huh...what a pain....
-The "Jasper woman-hunts" happening here in Kiyone!! -You really don't know about it?
-Ja..? -Jakster?
07 -Ok, fine! Listen, Jasper is... -We will be arriving shortly at Kiyone...repeat Kiyone station...
-Damnit! -You'd better be prepared if we meet again!
-What's it say? -Kiyone
08 -There's only ladies! -...m... -...maybe it's the latest fashion!? all sfx bubbles say "zawa" which is talking in a crowd
09 -Hey what's this?? -A phone! -Oh god...don't tell me he's been leading a secret life I didn't know about...
-Ah!!
-What? -...we're all out... -of money...
-karan karan (door chime, i think) -Excuse me~~
-Oh, hello! Welcome to our store -Uh...well, I -I'm not here to shop...actually I need to ask a favor...
-Is there a phone I could borrow?
10 -Ah! -My, that was fast -I'm so sorry, you even had to look after him too...
-All done? -No one answered...
-Were you calling your wife? -Ah...no, that's not it... -karan karan (door chimes again) -I'm back
-Oh, -Hari!? left: ah! lower right: Wha...!?
-...damn... -it's you!!
-Right back at ya -I WORK HERE! -MOVE IT, YOU'RE IN THE WAY!
11 -Nnghrr...!!
-That better? -Uh... -t-thanks...
-Hari, how come you came back? -The plan failed! Big time! -thanks to a certain SOMEONE over there!
-oh, my...
-Did something happen? -Well...it was before we arrived here -By the way...
-Is he a transvestite? -HUH!?
-Lemme help! -Then...how about getting off...
12 -I see...
-It's true that this city has gone bananas -Have you heard about the "women-hunt"?
-Ah! On the train...
-There's a very influential man named Jasper in this city -It's only recently that things got this bad, but it's all his fault -To tell you the truth, I was kidnapped by them once too
-Uh... -But now, you're...? -I know--why did the let me go? -And why am I the happy manager of this clothing store?
-It's not just me. Every single woman was taken away -Yet they always return us courteously the next day -And it's not like they did anything strange to us where we were held
13 -I have no clue exactly what it is Jasper is trying to do, but -It's not bothering anyone
-Well...except for her... -HEY!
-QUIT BUTTING IN WHERE YOU DON'T BELONG!
-Here! Look after your own kid! -Ah -thanks...
-Oh yes! I really want to ask what's with the cross dressing party outside... -I came to this town because I have a friend I wanted to visit, but... -Well, now I'm a bit worried about him
14 -Oh, that...yeah... -As long as your friend isn't stupid, he should be fine
-They're all after the cash -Come again? -That bastard Jasper, after letting women go he slips them cash for their troubles
-It's the way he keeps everyone quiet...all those guys outside are after it -It's like a million or somewhere around there...
-O- -One million!? -milly-on?
-Hmph! -Just like the rest of them...!
-Once you're done, get outta here! -The guys in this city don't need anyone's concern! They're all just following the smell of cash!
-Hari...
15 -I'm through with trying to slip into the women-hunt! -I'll go and confront Jasper directly!
-Oh, almost forgot -watch out for that kid
-Because you can't tell a kids' gender at first glance, it's possible those guys might've used force -That's why I told you back then to hid him...if they thought he was a girl things would've gotten ugly -Even if he's just a baby
-Hey what's a milly-on?
-Um...do you think -this kid could pass as a girl?
16 -Huh??
-Ahaha...this is amazing! -Oh that's right, sir? -Is this yours? -Hm?
17 -Oh...
-This is the button from my old lab coat! -It was in this child's pocket -There was a doctor at Jasper's place who had the same one -Could you be a doctor too?
-Eh? N-no...this button -Isn't exactly a doctor's...
-Chimera researcher... -Why is a Chimera researcher gathering women?
-You... -You know something about Jasper, don't you!?
-Jasper's residence
-Excuse me, Corundum
18 -State your business! -para (paper sfx)
-Y-yessir! I just wanted to report our latest results -We've collected blood from 74 more females since our last time
-Just skip to the "results" -Th-- -They were all negative... -I see. You may leave -Go ahead and return all the women to the city
19 -With this, that makes a total of 2,456... -The only one who had a positive response -Was this girl microscopic sfx buble - goku goku (glug glug)
-Because her body is immature, it's difficult to tell what will happen -But it's almost four days since her confinement... sfx: Gata (roll)
bold: What is this ominous atmosphere?
-It's almost time -to take action...
-Come closer, we need to talk -Ugh... -NO WAY! GET SOME CLOTHES FIRST!
-end-https://mangahelpers.com/t/shrimpy/releases/2275[English] [Translation] Muddy 3 by shrimpy2008-01-04T23:17:38+00:00shrimpyadmin@mangahelpers.comCan the new series survive in the new year?
And just as a heads up, new year = new schedule. Which means school, which means later translations.
I apologize in advance. I imagine other people will start trans'ing because of this. Regardless, I will still do the series I've been doing. Whether people will use them or not makes no difference to me.
On with the show~
01 -GOOD MORNIN'!
-Woah! -Have some breakfast!
-Where's Muddy? sfx - huff huff -Isn't he balled up over there?
left: It's one of those mornings!
02 -Professor...
-What? -Besides Muddy, what kinda Chimeras have you made?
-I checked some old science journals, -And it turns out you were someone special after all!
-N- -nothing special... -I have a ton of questions!!
03 top: Thank you for the fast, overwhelming response! Presenting the 3rd Chapter - a huge 23 pages!
right line: Among all the hustle and bustle, a lone sigh can be heard... bubble: sigh...
04 -W-well, sorry but I've got job to run in the city -It's something that only I can take care of -Oh really?
-Okay, then I'll look after Muddy! -Have fun!
-Man, why'd I have to make up such a stupid lie -Now I can't go back unless I've got a story to tell...
-But, I should count myself lucky since Muddy's out of trouble... -I better find some work to do!
-What's that?
05 -That's a shower spout! -Shao-er? -Come to think of it, you've never taken a bath, have you?
-What's a bath?
-Wha'cha holding, Suzu? -Laundry!
-Hmm.... -That's a weird name...
-I see! Since you were made only recently, there's lots you don't know yet
-So...!
06 -Muddy! Want to study with me today? -Then doc will be real surprised when he comes home! -Hm? -I don't know what that means but okay!!
-Ah
-The news... -Hm, it's been a while since I read the paper
-Have you heard the rumor about Chrome on 3rd street?
-Know how that family was always hurting for money? -Just a while ago, I ran into the woman of the house and she was wearing flashy clothes!
07 -She said her husband hit it big with a new Chimera! -They payed off all their debts and had plenty to spare! -oooh!! That's amazing, he's not even a doctor! -maybe i should try too? -pleasure doing business -Grrr
キメラ財務省が発表したキメラ製品における国際収支の経常黒字の状況は前年に比べ３２．５％増加しており黒字額としてはおよそ１兆５９億メダとな box: The Dept. of Chimera Finance recently announced that the international trade surplus of Chimera products is up 32.5% over last year's balance, bringing the total to approximately 1.59 trillion meda (t/n - meda is prob. the currency. haven't seen it before so just guessing) -hmph...
08 -Ops -Pardon me...
-Sigh... -Why am I so exhausted? -Were cities always this noisy?
-Anyway, looks like I should be able to find some work -All that's left is... box: Chimera Specialists Wanted!
09 -I can't leave you at Suzu's place while I'm out at work -It's better if I find work where we can be together... -Muddy! Are you listening---
-Ah~~ Oh yeah, I forgot you weren't there -No wonder I thought he was being too quiet...
-Goes to show how noisy the city is
10 -Ah! -Welcome back! -You must be bushed!
-Hey Doc, listen! -Wait until you see this! -Muddy?
-Ah!
-Clay welcome home! -Hey Muddy! Show the professor what you can do!
-What's wrong?
11 -...welcome back...? -Was I supposed to call you professor?
-No, I mean, I've never used that expression in front of Muddy -He picked up new words, and even uses them properly? Just how did he learn that?!
-Ah...
-Ah!! -Doctor!! You think Muddy's retarded, don't you!! -Eh!? -But...he isn't quite the brightest...
-That's not true!! Sure, he doesn't know much, -But...well...it's just that he doesn't know much!
-??
12 -I'm pregnant!
-A---HAHAHAHAhahaha -ehehehehehe
-You did!? -Eh!? -U-uh... -w-w-wasn't me...
-It was really this book! We were just reading together, and I thought I'd teach him letters... -But it looks like he loves pictures more than words, so...
13 -Books, huh -W- -Well, I've only got Shoujou manga...so... (t/n - as you know already, = girl's comics)
-For crying out loud... sfx: goso goso (ruffling? sound) -Don't teach him stupid---
-Hey what's this?
14 -Wha... -Wow, Muddy!! sfx: tete (?? tiptoe?)
-I see... -By dispersing the crystal composition of his abdomen, ...he can even do something like this...
-Did he actually think to do this bubble: There's lots of pictures! -so that he could grab the paper on the upper shelf? sfx bubble: Pa- (paper sfx??)
-I don't him...
15 -YOU RETARD!! -If I let go, you'll come crashing down!! -EEEK! Doc, more to the right!! He's fallin' apart!!
-My, my...
-Oh yeah, Doc! how was work? -Huh?! -Oh...uh...it went great....
-Aw, no fair! -You've already made such an amazin' Chimera like Muddy, -and you're still doin' research? I'm sooo jealous!
17 -This is an article on taxes, isn't it? -You really want to read this!? -Yeah! -What's that!
-Says here it's a Chimera locomotive -Camera...? -Hm...how to explain it simpler...?
-Why explain it? -Why not let him ride one?
18 -...ride... -you mean, like Anderson!? -Oh yeah, it's kind of like Anderson. -A locomotive is basically...
-Oh!
-I see! Because there's too many things Muddy hasn't learned about, -Muddy's not at the level to understand what is means to ride a train even if he were to see one
-I knew you were stupid, -but you're even worse than that!!
19 -Suzu...
-I...
20 -Yosh...
-Aw, and I was tryin' to suck-up and eventually convince you to teach me... -S-sorry about that... -Thank you for everything...very much...
-We're going out!? -Yeah.
21 -But the one who's going isn't me. It's you. -I'm going to be tagging along.
-Wherever you want, you can go -If you aren't able to get there, or don't know how, -Then i'll lend you my brain to sort it out.
-Your goals are my goals. -Do you understand?
-No? -Well, I guess you don't need to...
-za-- (dash)
22 -Well, go ahead and decide! Left or right? -This-a-way!
-That's...quite an unusual direction... -Oh well, I guess we're off
-And so, I decided to postpone my old job for now... -It was my efforts that produced him -So as his parent, I have the duty to teach and train him about the world
-Professor!
-Will you...come again sometime?
23 -SUZU!
-SEE YA LATER!
-Dangit, this pocket change won't cut it... -Traveling on a budget like this, and unemployed? -W-what're we gonna do...
left: Left up to Muddy's curiosity, just where will these two end up?! And, with Clay short on cash...
CH3/END next time: They arrive at a town with strange customs, and...?https://mangahelpers.com/t/shrimpy/releases/2270[English] [Translation] Muddy 2 by shrimpy2007-12-23T19:34:53+00:00shrimpyadmin@mangahelpers.comaaaand...chapter 2.
01 black: The lab is ruined!! -WHA---!!
-What happened here!? -Aw man! I came all this way out here to find him...
-Ah!!
-Hey there!! -Excuse me, gramps! Sorry to bother you!
-Oh, you're a lot younger than I thought! -Um, do you know someone by the name of Clay? He was supposed to be living 'round here... -Ha? Ah!
-U-uh, well.. -That'd...be me...
02 top: The 2nd shot! A huge 25 pages!
both of them are saying "Gu-"! 天真爛漫すぎて悩みが尽きない・・・？ right: Too much innocence leads to too much trouble! (lit. overly naive, anxiety never ends)
bottom: Chapter 2 - サボテ少女騒動 - Cactus Cutie Clamor
right: aimoto shou
03 -Eh...!
-You're professor Clay?!
-A-ah, sorry! I just imagined someone a bit older... -All the folks were sayin' there was a nice Chimera scientist who moved from the city -Ha ha -(Good to know I have a positive reputation...)
-If you don't mind me askin', what happened to your home?
-Eh!? W-well, you see...
-Aw...I tripped again...
04 -Geez!
-kyaaaaa!! -...It was just last night that I came to realize
-Muddy's body seems to be a crystallization of fine soil particles -Even a light impact can send them flying
-By altering the distribution of those particles, he can regenerate back to his original shape...
しかし飛び散った分の肉片は体積に換算されないので 昨晩の珍事は肉をこそぎ落とすことでどうにか事なきを得たのだった -However, since the amount he lost was impossible for his total volume to compensate for, -By falling over and thus shedding his weight, last night's bizzare incident ended without further trouble (muddy's saying "whee!", clay's wheezing out of breath)
05 -...So you're sayin'...
-Muddy's essentially a dirt-man who can get bigger by eating more? -And so he's a human-shaped Chimera that you created, Dr. Clay!?
-You're free to believe me or not -I-incredible!
-I'm so impressed! You're even more amazin' than rumors say! -To think you were sleepin' in a place like this -Huh? -Oh...yeah...
-The name's Suzu!
06 -Professor, I beg you! -Come visit my lab!
-Eh-- -You have your own -Laboratory!?
-I make Chimeras too!
-There's somethin' I have just got to show you! -N-no, well, I-- -I GET TO GO OUTSIDE!?!
-come on in!
07 sfx bubble - buri buri
sfx bubble - kasa kasa
-Welcome to my lab!
-T... -These are...
-I'll go get some tea! -Eh!? -R-really, you don't have to...
08 -Sorry to keep you waitin'! -Have it while it's hot!
-Ever had "milkworm" before? -You gotta get all the sweet juice out like this! sfx bubbles: -Bushu -Gucha x2
-B-by the way... -The Chimeras you're working on...
-Let me tell you all about 'em! -U-uh, that's okay... -I'd rather see them close up...
-Wow, you've got a greenhouse too -(It's actually decent) -This way!
09 -Hey! Don't touch anything! It might eat you! -Maju! (t/n - yes, it's NOT mathew, because of the "ju". tried to search but found no english equivalent)
-UWAH!!
-He's my Cactus! -Maju, say hello to the guests!
-GYAAAA!!
10 -Ah! Please be more careful! -Whenever Maju gets embarassed, he spits up his highly acidic saliva! -He's very shy, you see -COOL!! -WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL US SOONER!?
-Nothing's melting! -Thank God...
-Hey muddy, you think Maju is cool? -YEAH! -I see, I see! -nhohohohoho
-I'm tryin' to research how to create Chimera plants with intelligence -Maju is my first creation! sfx bubble: haa haa (like a dog?) -But a poor lil' girl like me workin' all by her lonesome just isn't cuttin' it!
11 -So that's why I was always wishin' that someday I'd meet another great scientist...
-Professor... -What do you think of Maju? -Ngh...
-I think I know where this is headed... -When you said you had something to ask me, you mean...
-PLEASE, DOC!! -NO WAY!!
-You've got no place to live, right? -I'll let you stay here, and use the place to your heart's content! いざここに来る前まではありがたい言葉だったんだけど -Oh, come on! You had nothing but nice things to say until we got here......
-...y-you see, I'm not called a doctor for nothing... -A-and I've got to take care of Muddy... -It's just, I'm really busy...
12 -Is it Maju? You don't like him? -N-no, that's not really... -the...issue...
-And on that note... -WAIT!!
-Please, think it over just one day! -I'm beggin' you!
-Feel free to make yourselves at home!
-I've got some work in the greenhouse, so -If you need anything just holler!
13 -Sigh...
-Sigh...
-I was sure once he saw you he'd be happy to help out... sfx: Kuun (a plant woof? lol no clue) -Our plan was a complete failure, Maju
-But it's not over yet!
-Maju! Time for plan B! -The day has finally come...for me to use this!!
14 -Just wait till you get a load of this!
-What an amazing invention! -I would be honored to assist in your research! -..is what he'll be sayin' to me! sfx: muhahaha
-Time... -to do this!
-Oh no! At this rate, he'll never make it to the business meeting in time! -blah, blah blah... (t/n - i think. it's an sfx sound but given the context i have a feeling it's like the charlie brown "wa wa " teacher) -Muddy! Sit farther away from the TV! -Muddy!!
-No need to worry, everyone! Leave this to me! -Anderson to the rescue! -ANDER-- ---son...
15 -Huh? A power outage? -Anderson!!!
-Anderson...is...!! -Wha -What are you worrying about! Soon as the power's on, he'll come back! -C-come on, let's go ask Suzu for help!
-Ah...you two!!? -D-don't come any closer!! -Eh? sfx's: BAM x5
-I'm just a lil' busy here!
-KYAAAAA!!
16 -BWOOOOOO
-WHAT THE HECK IS THAT!? -H-h-how d'ya like that, professor? -Maju's ...amazin', ri--
17 --ght?...
-ngh...!
-EEEEK!! Professor what do I do!? -P- -Please help me!!!!
small sfx bubbles: pachi x2 (sparks sound)
-So he's the reason behind the powerout!
-What about Anderson!?! -Sheesh... -Listen kiddo, there won't be any TV unless we take care of him first! -REALLY!?! -Huh?
18 -HEY!! -MU--
19 -That was scary!
-Professor!?
-Oh-- -E-earlier, he...
-Are you all right!? -I thought my heart was going to jump out of my chest...
20 -Maju!! Stop it right now! -Why aren't you listening to me!?
small bubbles: meki meki meki (wriggling??) -MAJU!!
-What in the world made him like this? -W-well -That's...
-CLAY!
-Muddy!? -Just how did you get up there!? -Hey, hey...um... small sfx bubbles: (all) Kyan (t/n - think this is the plant woof from earlier?)
-what do I do now? sfx bubbles: kyain kyain (louder woof??) -D- -Don't just act without thinking, stupid!! -GYAAAA!!!
21 -I-it looks -like muddy is gettin' smaller and smaller! -I wonder...
-If his body shrinks down to its limit, -What happens then?
-Well...if you think about it logically... -Then that'llhappen...right?...
-MUDDY!!
-Ah! sfx: Pa!
22 -sfx: Kuun (another woof thing) -Eh...
-Muddy!
-Clay! -Are you all right?!
23 -This is... -It kinda came off... -Muddy!!
-Ah! -Maju doesn't look so good -Maybe this vial has something to do with it?
-UWAAAAAAA -I'm so sorry!! I'm so sorry!!!!
24 -A powerful nutrient...?
-It's a mixture I developed...
-And so...you see... clay's bubble: This is quite a talent, in it's own way... -I-I just wanted you to be more interested in my work... -It's been so hard for me!! ...So I...
-I'm really sorry!! -I-If Muddy has been a normal human, then...I...
-Suzu, suzu!!
-M- -Muddy?
-Can I watch TV??
25 -Huh?
-Oh well...nothing bad happened after all -Plus, you've reflected on what you've done
-Just, you need to think more about Maju's feelings too
-Don't force him to things just to win attention from people like me -kuun -Y-yes sir...
sfx: Guzu.. (sniff?) -Thank you so much!!
-Be sure to watch next time! -I missed it....
black: Be sure to read next time!!
CH2/END next time: Reflecting on Muddy's shape-shifting, Clay makes a decision! A huge 23 pages!https://mangahelpers.com/t/shrimpy/releases/2268[English] [Translation] Muddy 1 by shrimpy2007-12-15T20:29:06+00:00shrimpyadmin@mangahelpers.comDoing this for the sake of completion...don't feel like translating a series one chapter short of all of them :/.
Well, I wonder how long this series will last...interesting concept but, can it produce?
EDIT: Trans is done, and as always, it's non-exclusive.
01 -Yosh!
-That's it...you can do it! -Just a few more steps...over here...
-Damn! -Another failure...
-Hm?
left: A strange building and a strange life-form...a strange encounter is about to happen!
02 -CLAY! CLAY!! Did'ja hear? -They're saying Flow from Section B made a "dragon"!! -WHAT?! purple: Chapter 1 - Clay and Muddy
-The name's Clay -My job's the research and development of Chimera (Artificial life-forms)...
red: By blending every form of life together, red: Small lives are nurtured into big ones!
across top is "new series"
03 -Amazing! This will surely sell! -I'm sure children will love it -I'll be sure to tell the other higer-ups about it -T-thank you very much!!
-Wow...even the director came to take a peek
-kii
-What, you don't want to see it? -Uh, well, I just remembered I have something...
-So you came to see it as well, Clay? -...urgent...
04 -So what did you think? He-- -Aah, it was simply astonishing!
-It was something I couldn't even hope to create... -...myself... -So! -If you'll excuse me...
-Copa...Please tell Mr. Clay to pay a visit to my office -Eh? Ah--sure! -...christ...
-Who was that about? -Someone from section A? -Oh right, you were recently assigned here so you don't know
-He's the [former] child prodigy
06 -He received a Ph.D at 14 and became a scholar -He the specialist over at our labs
-Still, his experiments have all been failures up till now -Seeing someone who just got here make something like this must be extremely frustrating... -Ah
-Now that you mention it, I think I saw his face in scientific journals -He's famous, so everyone expects a lot from him -It's due to him that our lab is always the center of attention
-All the more reason the company is annoyed -Their great prodigy can't make a single thing
-Well, regardless of the past, if we don't make something new soon, we'll be fired for sure -I think it's about time for him to throw in the towel too -Careful you don't get cocky just 'cuz you're off to a good start!
07 -You're letting me go!?
-Eh!! -I'm sure you -understand the reason why better than anyone
-Everyone was always saying your work would be wide-spoken... -I had always believed in that chance, and I just kept quiet. -But it was all for nothing
-You never met my expectations in the end -This is a parting gift. Take it.
-Firing me is fine, but on such short notice--! -That's enough, Clay
-With this, nothing should be holding you back anymore -It's time for you to give up this line of work
08 -No! -bata bata bata (sfx of clothes in wind)
-On the bright side, at least I got something on the way out -I should cheer up
box: (Job hunting magazine)
09 -Hey!!
-Eh? -uwaa! -Hey, those clothes! -You're one'a them Chimera-thingy people!
-Ah
-No, ah, you see... -It's an EMERGENCY!! Come with me! please help! -You're a scientist! C'mon, help me out!
sfx bubble - Meeeeeh -Yes, -Everything should be fine now!
10 -Oh, we can't thank you enough! -It's strange...they've never acted up until now -No, it's normal to happen sometimes -After all, Chimera are unstable creatures, so it can happen anytime they consume something pure (t/n - i believe this supposed to mean an item of one element, not a mix of things) -If it happens again, please visit the a lab's vending window and ask them to formulate you an antidote
-...Ngrrgh!
-Thanks to this stupid uniform, I've been dragged all the way out to the 'wonderful' countryside... -Damn, I'm beat...
11 -How many years has it been since I've walked this much...? -fuu
-Man, what am I going to do now? -The lab had my living quarters, after all -I better find someplace to weather the night...
-Hm?
-za
-Isn't that...
-I knew it!
12 -It's small, but it's a lab!
-Hm, no response...
-But that doesn't mean it can't be used! -I can fix it!
-fix...
-Heh...heh...Stupid me. I'm finished... -Even if I was able to complete an experiment what good would it do me now?
-Well, since it is on the way I suppose I can rest here for the night -The place is deserted anyway, so no one can complain!
13 -Yes, that's it! Over here...!
-What am I doing...?
-Starting today, this will be your room -If there's anything you need, just say the word
14 -With this, nothing should be holding you back anymore -It's time for you to give up this line of work
-Gahaa!!
-Hell no!!
15 -Zzz.... -Zzz...
-zzz... lower: BoKON
-Ngh...
16 -C-cold!! -W-what the heck!? The culturing medium??
-Damn, did the machine break down?
17 sfx bubble: Bicha (splut)
-Wha--!
18 -The skin hasn't crumbled this time! -C-could it be? -Did I really...!?
-H-hey there! Over here! -You understand me, right? -Come!
19 -NO WAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!
-What is this?! Are you really a Chimera?! -I've never heard of one in human form!
-Just what the heck did I do to make it? -Since I was working out of desperation, I can't remember a thing -It's hard to believe the combination was a success...
-Well, who cares!
20 -Let's see...
-Muddy! -You're name will be Muddy!
-My name's Clay, you know, like putty? -And since you made me wet, that makes you mud!!
-Muddy -Clay
-Good boy! Since we've got the time, I'm gonna teach you lots of words! -Muddy -Clay -A ha ha hahaha
21 -Hold on...
-If I present you to the my former lab's director, I could get re-hired... -though, I did make you sort of by accident. But wow...you're quite a Chimera... -...I think...
-Ugh...
-W-well, I guess I should observe you for a while -After all, I have no idea what kind of Chimera you are... -And if I wasn't careful, they'd confiscate you, and that could be the last I get to see you... -H-hey now, don't make the face!
-I decided -To raise this Chimera, Muddy
22 -What? -It's lunch -I believed that by observing its development, I might be able to remember how I manufactured it -After all, what difference would it have made if I acted now or later? (t/n - struggled on this line, impossible to trans literal. My understanding is that he assumes if he can figure out how muddy was made, he can always return to the company later. that way he could make another one to turn in, or replace the original, etc etc. Since it's so open ended I just settled on this)
-H-hey!! -I worked hard to make this...
-Is it really that bad? -Well, it's true I haven't had a chance to cook for other people before...
23 -First of all, I notice that Muddy's primary source of nutrition is soil -Wha--! What are you eating?! -AH!! Don't eat that!! That's my mini vegetable garden!! small sfx bubbles: Munch munch
-Although it looks like a human, it is a synthetic organism. Little wonder, then, that it has certain abnormal traits -Most likely soil is the key to its original composition
-Additionally, it hates futons and prefers to sleep sprawled on the floor -You're quite a snorer... -But that isn't to say it doesn't have human characteristics
-He can always be found in front of the TV when his favorite anime airs -I'm ...Bullet Train Anderson!! -TURN IT DOWN! -AND SIT FARTHER BACK!!
24 -G'mornin'! small lower right: Yaawn -Hiya! Well aren't you in such a hurry?
-haa -haa haa
-huff huff
-here ya go -fuu
25 -Hey doc, what's it about this time? -...Well, I had a hard time saying no -He was begging me over and over to take him to town
-Sheesh, he's been like that since the crack of dawn... -Mr. Clay, Mr. Clay!!
-Oh, thank the stars! Come with me for a bit! -Eh!? N-no, you see, I... -Just have a quick look! -...at your Chimeras, right? -What else would I be asking you for?
-It's been a month since my new life -Me and Muddy have become well acquainted with all the townsfolk
-Muddy's learned a lot of things as well
26 -Ah, it's harvest time, isn't it -If you pick them off the buds then they'll stop croaking -Oh, really? -This is the first time I raised them so I had no idea! -Thanks much! box: And just like that, I've been helping out around town
-But still... -Where did that stupid kid go?
-I wanna see town!!
-Maybe down here...?
-That's a well
27 -So you're the new kid who moved in at the edge of town
-Yup! I'm Muddy! -Who're you?
-I'm Kogane!
-And that's MY house!
-It's the biggest in the whole town! I bet you were just dying to know whose it was... -Well, that'd be me, of course...
-hmhmm (conceited laugh sfx)
28 -Hey, by the way...is your papa that Chimera scientist? -Papa? -I wanna go see your house! -I bet he's got a secret monster in the basement or something!
-Huh? Okay!
-Time for lunch! See ya later! -HUH!?
-H-hold on! -D-don't you wanna see inside my house? I've got lots of the best candies! -But Clay said when I get hungry it's because it's lunchtime so I gotta go find him -Ah!
-Clay...I'm hungry... -Oh? Okay, just wait a minute.
29 -Here we go...
-Yay! (t/n - original: itadakimasu) -I bet it tastes better with salt, right?
-Hey watch this! -I can make my own lunch! -Wha...
-I made lunch!
-Hey, I'm done!
-Oh?
30 -haa haa -haa
-He ate mud....!!! -But I'm sure it's not because he's poor or anything... -haa -haa -Then that means...
-That guy has got to be one of the best Chimera professors!
-He didn't make a Chimera monster...he made a human! -I gotta tell papa!!
-Uh, Muddy? -Muddy!
-How long do you plan on sulking like that? -Whether you lay there or not, I'm still not going outside for the rest of the day
31 -What's with that face!? -It's your fault! Even though I agreed to take you to town, all you did was run around everywhere else!
-Besides, you didn't eat anything today -I ate!
-huh? -I ate lunch! -outside? -yup
-Hey, that's great! -you ate all by yourself, huh
-Not by myself!
-What did you say?
-Not by myself...ummmm -I forget his name
-Then...someone saw you -Eating dirt...?
32 sfx bubble at clay - Doki
-Who is it! -H-hey!! Don't open the door to just anyone!
-Ah! -ehehe
-I came to see your house like I promised!
-Ah!! Nice to meet you! I'm Kogane! -You're that amazing Chimera professor, right!?
-...eh -hu-huuh??
-Oh yeah! Papa's here too! Lemme introduce you! -Eh!?
33 -Oooh!!
-You didn't trouble the man, did you now, Kogane? -Of course, Papa!
-Ah!! I'm sorry for disturbing you at night, sir! -I am the wealthiest man in town, Kugane -And I'm his son, Kogane!
-I-I see...the wealthiest... -Ah...then, that huge house must be yours?
-That's right!! Ha ha, what, were you interested in it? Like, who might happen to live in that house and such? -Well that'd be me, of course! (t/n - these two lines are pretty identical to kogane's lines earlier. But I decided to make them a little more polite for the sake of consistency. If you wish, you could make them match with p27's)
34 -I know it's rather sudden, so allow me to explain why we went through the trouble to visit you at this time of night
-We would like you to give this boy to us! -T-that's really too sudden...
-By every means, -I really don't understand what this is about
-You, sir, are the Chimera scholar who moved here recently, am I correct?
-Well...I guess if you put it that way...yeah... -My home has another name around here...
-It's the "Chimera Mansion"? -Perhaps you may have already heard of it?
35 -We love rare Chimera! -Show him, Papa! sfx: gon gon gon (my guess: clop of hooves) sfx: zawa zawa zawa (swish of wings) -Feast your eyes on this! -I'm sure you will be able to appreciate its true value, professor!
-It's a Pegasus!! -We... -well, it is indeed a horse with wings...
36 -That's a...
-Silver Cat! (t/n - kanji is lit. silver-skinned cat) -This is truly rare! In fact, the first time I've ever seen one myself... -OW!!
-This feeling! Ah, a real specialist understands it too! -Every time I bring up Chimera, all the townspeople are interested in are livestock and nothing more! -It was a great idea to bring them, Papa! -Please be our friend, professor!
37 -I think I now understand what you want to say...
-You want to add Muddy to your collection as well -That's right!
-Well I'm sorry to inform you -This kid is my flesh-and-blood son
-I'm not sure exactly where the confusion arose, -But I'll have to ask you to leav-- -NO WAY!!
-I saw him!! -Muddy ate dirt in front of me!
-No matter how you look at it, he's no normal human! -This is just my intuition as a Chimera fanatic, but... -Isn't Muddy just the Chimera of some dirt and a human?
38 -Oh, so that was the case!? -Or in other words, he's a Chimera human!! -Right!? Professor!! -Professor!!
-Ngh...!!!
-ARG!! Enough already!! -No matter what you do, it's useless! I'm not giving you this kid! -End of discussion! Get out of here already!
-...but you see, we haven't gotten to the compensation part yet
-I don't care how much you're willing to offer, Muddy's not-- -Will a check be acceptable?
-Would you just listen t--
-WHAAAT!? -Professor, just hear me out... -For you to be holed up in a lab in our town...I'm sure you have your reasons...
39 -Conducting your own research...must cost a fortune, I'm sure
-I'll tell you what, I'd be more than happy to help you with your research, professor
-hmph
-You're kidding if you think you can buy a piece of me! bubble: pii (tear) -I'm not doing this because of the money!
-A-anyway...Please take this back!! -And leave me alone!
40 -EH!? -W---! -Wait!! Please wait! Professor!
-Hey Clay, Kogane is... -Just ignore him!
-What!?
-Ko- -kogane?
-...geez!
-It's still noisy out there -Hey! Lotsa thingies are coming! -What are yo-
41 -ACK!
-What the heck!? -Uwa!! -What's going on!?
42 -w-well, you see... -eheheh...it's just... -za
-You two did this!? -Get them out right now! -I can't do that, professor
-You didn't think about us at all -You see, we were doing it for your sake, allowing you to hand him over willingly -I prefer settling things peacefully, but since it's come to this...
-RRGH! I can't wait any more! -Papa, just go outside for a bit! -O-okay
-I don't care what it takes, I want that Chimera human! -If you don't obey me, I'll wreck your lab!
43 -No!! -My machine--!
-HEY! Don't break the machine with them!!
-I'm not stopping till I get Muddy! -If you don't hurry up, this lab will be scrapped!
-Kuh!
-Muddy, take the back exit! -Okie!
-Arggh!! No more nice guy!
44 -GET HIM! -Ngwah!
sfx bubble: Ch -Well whatever, 'cuz outside is...
-Boo!
-Kogane's daddy! -You can call me papa Kugane from now on
45 -Kogane will soon be done talking things over with your dad -So wait here with me until then! -Okay!
-Hey...Muddy, is it true you eat dirt? -Yup! -Really? I'd like to see that -I mean, it's not fair that Kogane knows all about you
-You wanna see me eat? -Uhhhh...that's weird
-But okay!
-Woah! -Wooooaah!
46 -T-that's amazing, Muddy!
-I'm just so suprised! -Can you still eat more?
-If I eat too much, Clay gets mad -He says I mess up his garden -His garden? -Well not anymore! You can eat as much as you like! -REALLY!?
-Hey Kogane... -Do you know what this is?
-Haa? -This -is a virus that destroys Chimera cells...
47 -If I inject this into your precious pets, their flesh will fall apart and they'll die -Don't forget I'm one of the people who can make them! -A Chimera is just a man-made combination anyway...makes sense that we can take them apart too! -It's a piece of cake!
-Damn!!
-O-Olive Oil!?
-Heh
-Being able to read foreign words at such a young age... (t/n - kanji is English) -I'm impressed! -Wha-- -YOU! -You're treating me like a dumb kid!
48 -Damn you! Why I'm gonna...!! -C-calm down! -Kogane! Kogane!! -What is it, papa!? All you're good for is offering money so stay out of this!
-...run! -haa -haa -PAPA!?
-What are you doing!? Where's Muddy!? -W-well... -AH!
-F-forgive us, professor! I promise, we're getting out of here right now! -H-hey!
-Lemme go! I'm not done with him! -No way! We have to run away!
-Huh!? Why do we have to run!?
-EEEK! He's here! -H-hey! Guys, wait! -W-what's that sound!?
49-50 -Oh -Clay!!
-GIYAAAAAAAAA!!
51 -What the--! -Uwaaa! Papa, you're too slow! Run faster!! -EEEEK!! I'm sorry!!!
-Huh?
-Everybody's leaving! -Bye bye!
-You're...Muddy -What did you do to get that big?!
52 -Huh? well... -Kogane papa said I could eat
-an' then, I was like Yay!, an' then...
-Oh man!
-Yup! -This is really all you ate?
-Clearly, this amount exceeds your body's former size -So then, this means...
53 -Your flesh is compose of "soil" -Then, the more you eat ...all depending on the amount you ingest, -Your body's size can fluctuate!
-Guess that makes you a dirt man...? (t/n - 土々の実. lol! sorry OP joke) -haha
-Clay, you look happy! -Well, it's all thanks to the mess you've made
54 -Until now...I've seen a lot, but -Being fired...and even what just happened now... -When I look at you, I'm somehow able to just brush it all under the carpet
-Yosh! -A lot of things were busted up today, but... -Well, it's not like I can't just fix them up again
-Tomorrow, we're gonna spend the day working on repairs! -It's gonna be hard work, Muddy!
-Okay!
-Hey Clay... -Ah...!
55 no txt
56 -Oopsie -I tripped
-Clay? -Y-you...
-YOU LITTLE CLUTZ!!! -You know what we're doing tomorrow? Forget repairs, we're searching for a new home!! -YAY! A trip outside...trip out-- -JUST ZIP YOUR LIPS!
-C-come to think of it, how are we going to get you back down to size?
left: Life's hard raising one huge, naughty kid!
Chapter 1/End What happens next in the bizzare life of Muddy and Clay? Next time: An enormous 25 pages!
(fin)https://mangahelpers.com/t/lutris/releases/6953[English] [Translation] Muddy 1 by Lutris2007-12-15T13:25:56+00:00Lutrisadmin@mangahelpers.comI won't be continuing this, unless my boss says I can, as I have other jobs going and lotsa homework.
EDIT: I forgot the [shounen] tag. Sorry.
MUDDY - by Shou Aimoto
(page1)
Clay: All right...
Clay: You're doing great... you can do it! Clay: Just a little more... come over here...
sfx: zu...
sfx: shuuuu... sfx: Bsz bsz... Clay: Dammit... Clay: Another failure...
Clay: Hm...? sfx: stomp stomp stomp
Side text(green): A strange building and stranger creatures(!?); a meeting of pure chance, starts here...!! Bottom text: New Comic No.3! "MUDDY"
(page 2-3)
Copa: Clay, Clay! Did you hear!? Copa: Furrow from the B-Ward made a "Dragon"! Clay: What!!?
Narration: My name is Clay. Narration: I work in the Chimaera Lifeform Production Research Center...
Top text: New Series!! Red text: Any and all things and experiences; mix'em all up, Red text: and make a small life grow big!!
Chapter One: Clay and Muddy By: Aimoto Shou Bottom text next to name: Jump's proud, new star, debuts big!
Text above Title: New series! First comic, Colored and in 56 Pages!
(page 4)
sfx: chatter chatter
Director: This is amazing! We can make a product out of this one! Director: The kids would love it! Director: I'll talk to the higher ups immediately. Furrow: Thank you very much!
Copa: Wow... even the Director came to see... Clay: ...
sfx: chatter chatter Dragon: Keeee
Clay: ...
Copa: What, you're not going to take a look? Clay: I just remembered something...
Director: Clay, you came to see as well? Clay: I..need.to...
sfx: eek (lit trans. Doki)
(page 5)
Director: What did you think? He is... Clay: Oh my! It was amazing!
Clay: I would never be able to do something... Clay: Like, Clay: It! Clay: I...I'll be going now...
Clay: .....
Director: Copa... bring Clay to my room later. Copa: What? Oh, sure thing. Director: The nerve...
Furrow: What is it? Who was that? Furrow: Someone from the A-Ward? Copa: Oh yeah... you just came here, right?
Copa: He's the ex-prodigy.
(page 6)
Copa: He got his professorship at age 14, and became a Professor, Copa: And became one of our researchers.
Copa: But once he got here, everything he tried failed. Copa: He must be real jealous that you made something like this just after arriving.
Furrow: Hey, I might have seen him in a science magazine before... Copa: He was famous; people expected lots from him. Copa: That that Clay came to our Center put us in the limelight too.
Woman scientist: It turned out to be bad for us in the end. Woman: The 'genius' in question didn't do jack squat.
Copa: Well, no matter what we did in the past, if we can't produce results, we're as good as fired. Copa: He's probably close to getting fired by now. Scientist: Just because you're starting out great doesn't mean you can go easy, eh?
Furrow: ....
(page 7)
Clay: You're firing me!?
Clay: Wha...! Director: You... Director: Should know why the most.
Director: You were told so a long while ago. Director: I had hopes that you would pull through, so I stayed silent, but... Director: It appears to have been in vain.
director: You disappointed me to the end, Clay. Director: This is a parting gift. Take it. Clay: ...!!
Clay: Th.. it's still too sudden! Director: It's over, Clay. Clay: ! Director: Nothing will tie you down now. Director: Go home and get a rest.
(page 8)
sfx: hyuuuuu (wind blowing)
Clay: You've gotta be kidding... sfx: flutter flutter (lit. Bata bata)
Clay: ....
Clay: Oh yeah... the Director gave me a 'parting gift'. Clay: Can't lose my drive!
Box: Looking for a Job?
(page 9)
Girl: HEY!
Clay: Huh? Clay: Whoa! Girl: Hey you, that uniform... Girl: You're from that "Chimaera whatsits" Research Center, right!?
Clay: Oh...!
Clay: But, I... I just got... Girl: It's an emerginciny! sfx: Stretch! (lit. BIN) Girl: Come on, you're a professor, right? Please!
Sheepchimaera: Bhyaaaaa! Clay: Yes; Clay: It's all right now.
(page 10)
Lady: Oh thank heavens! Thank you very much. Lady: But... she never started thrashing about before...
Clay: Oh no... it happens sometimes. Clay: Compared to pure organisms, Chimaeras are still very unstable. Clay: If it happens again, please go to the Center to get an antidote for her.
sfx: patter patter (lit. tatata)
sfx: swam! (Bashi!) Clay: Jeez!
Clay: I'm all the way out in the country because of that damn uniform. Clay: Dammit... I'm tired.
(page 11)
Clay: ...I wonder how long it's been since I've walked this much... Clay: phew
Clay: But.. I wonder what to do now... Clay: The Center required us to sleep there... Clay: I have to find a place to sleep fast...
Clay: Hm?
sfx: za...
Clay: ....
sfx: blink! (lit. Pa!) Clay: Yes!
(page 12)
Clay: It's a bit small, but it's a research facility.
Clay:..... Clay: It's not reacting...
Clay: But it doesn't seem broken. Clay: I think I can fix it...
Clay: Fix... Clay: .....
Clay: H..Hmph! That's stupid! And it's all done with... Clay: Even if an experiment succeeded, what does it mean now?
Clay: ...but still, I guess I'll sleep here anyways, and... Clay: It's a ruins anyway, so no one'll say anything, right?
Clay(thoughts): The skin isn't crumbling as usual... Clay: N..no way... Clay: Did it...? Clay: ....
Clay: ...Co..Come on! Over here...! Clay: Can you understand...? Clay: Come!
(page 19)
Clay: .....
Clay: NO WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!
Clay: What the hell is this!? Is it a Chimaera? Clay: I've never even heard of a humanoid type before...
Clay: How on earth could somebody make something like this? Clay: I just threw in random things in blind range, so I don't remember a thing... Clay: But here he is, the fusion seems to have succeeded...
Clay: Well, I don't care!
(page 20)
Clay: Let's see...
Clay: MUDDY!! Clay: Your name is going to be "Muddy"!!
Clay: My name "Clay" means clay! (well, duh if you can understand english :P) Clay: So, from my name, "Mud"!!
Muddy: "Muddy" Muddy: "Clay"
Clay: That's a good boy. I'll teach you more words later! Muddy: "Muddy". Muddy: "Clay". Clay: Hahahahahaha!
Clay: ..... muddy text: MUDDY! CLAY!
(page 21)
Clay: ...Wait a minute.
Clay: If I turn this thing in to the Center, they might rehire me. Clay: It's more of a chance discovery more than anything, but it's an amazing... Chimaera... Clay: Right?
Clay: Urgh...! sfx: Gulp! (lit. giku)
Clay: BUT...! But I guess I'll observe you for a while? Clay: I don't know what the hell kind of Chimaera you are anyways. Clay: You might get taken away from me just like that, too. Clay: I..I'm sorry, don't look at me like that!
Narration: I decided... Narration: To raise this Chimaera, "Muddy". sfx: Slop!
(page 22)
Muddy: What is? Clay: Lunch. Narration: If I observe his life cycle, I might remember how I created him some day. Narration: It won't be too late to act upon it after that.
sfx: barf!
Clay: Wha... You...! Clay: It took time to make that!
Clay: Does it taste that bad...? Clay: I never had the chance to let someone else eat it before, but...
(page 23)
Narration: First, it seems like Muddy lives on "dirt". Clay: You..you idiot!! What are you... Clay: NONONONO! That's the pot with all the vegetables to save on living costs!
Narration: Even if he looks like a human, Muddy, being a fused organism, wasn't normal at times. Narration: The 'dirt' he consumes must have some relationship to some of his main ingredients.
Narration: Also; he dislikes clothing and bedding, and always sleeps on the floor. Clay: He's snoring... again... Narration: But that doesn't mean he has no human side at all........
Narration: He sits in front of the TV at the same time every day to watch his favorite cartoons. TV: I'm Bullet Train Anderson! Clay: It's too loud! Clay: You're too close! sfx: click click
sfx: patter patter patter...
(page 24)
sfx: patter patter patter
Muddy: Hi!! Girl: Heya!! What are you so hurried about?
sfx: dash! girl: ?
sfx: thump thump thump... bubbles: wheeze!
bubbles: wheeze wheeze
Girl: 'ere you go. Clay: phew
(page 25)
Girl: What's the matter today, Doc? Clay: ...didn't I ask you to not call me that? Clay: i told him that I'd take him into town today, and...
Clay: He's been like that all morning, and... Lady: Mister Clay, Mister Clay! (lit. Clay-san, Clay-san!)
Lady: Thank god you're here! Please, come over! Clay: Huh!? Um.. now's not the best time... Lady: Just a little, honest! Clay: ...Is it Chimaera related? Lady: Why else would I ask you?
Narration: It's been one month since our new life started.... Narration: Muddy and I have both melted into the town as townspeople...
Narration: And Muddy has learned a lot of things.
sfx: Ribbit ribbit
(page 26)
Clay: Oh, this means they're ready for picking. Clay: If you pluck'em off from the stem, they'll stop croaking. Lady: Oh, THAT'S what it was! Lady: It was the first time we tried these, so... Lady: Thanks a lot! Narration: It looks like I'm being fairly useful to the people here.
Narration: But in any case... Clay: Where'd that idiot go...?
Muddy: I wonder which one the "Town" is!!
Muddy: Is it this one...? Voice: That's a well. Muddy: ?
(page 27)
Kogane: You're the kid that recently moved in to the outskirts, right?
Muddy: Yeah! I'm Muddy! Muddy: Who're you?
Kogane: I'm Kogane!
Kogane: And that's MY house!
Kogane: I bet you were real curious about it, right? About who lives in the biggest house in the village? Kogane: Well, that's me, but...
Muddy: ? Muddy: ? Kogane: hmmm....
(page 28)
Kogane: Say, your Papa's a Chimaera Researcher, right? Muddy: Papa? Kogane: I wanna go to your place! Kogane: Who knows? He might be making some secret Chimaera monsters underground!
Muddy: ? Okay! You can! sfx: growl...
Muddy: I'm Lunch so I'm going home, okay? Kogane: What!!?
Kogane: Wait a minute!! Kogane: Yeah! Won't you come to my place? We have lot of expensive treats! Muddy: But Clay says when it's I'm hungry, it's Lunch, so come home. Muddy: Oh!
Muddy: Clay, I'm "I'm hunger". Clay: Oh? Wait a little bit, okay? sfx: zzzzzt
(page 29)
Clay: Whup...! sfx: dig!
Muddy: Thanks for the food! Clay: Doesn't it taste better with salt or something?
Muddy: Oh, wait a minute! Muddy: I can make "Lunch"! Kogane: Huh...?
Clay: What? Muddy: I ate.... "Lunch". Clay: Outside? Muddy: Uh-huh.
Clay: Hey! That's great! Clay: So you can eat by yourself now!
Muddy: I wasn't alone!
Clay: .......what?
Muddy: I wasn't alone. Umm... Muddy: I forgot his "Name", but...
Clay: So...someone saw you... Clay: ...saw you eating dirt...?
(page 32)
sfx: dinnnng dooooong
Muddy: Hiiiii! sfx: slam! Clay: I..idiot! Don't open it to just anyone!
Muddy: Oh! Kogane: Hehehe!
Kogane: You said I could come over, right?
Kogane: OH! Kogane: Nice to meet you!! I'm called Kogane! Kogane: You're the amazing Chimaera Researcher, right? Clay: We..well...
Kogane: Oh yeah! My Daddy's here too! I'll introduce you! Clay: What!?
(page 33)
Kugane: Oh my!!
Kugane: You weren't rude, were you, Kogane? Kugane: Of course I wasn't, Daddy! Clay: .....
Kugane: Oh, I'm so sorry to intrude so late in the evening. Kugane: I'm the richest man in the village; My name is Kugane. Kogane: I'm his son, Kogane!
Clay: O..oh... the richest... Clay: Oh, are you from that huge mansion...?
Kugane: Yes, yes! You were dreadfully worried over it, right? Who lives in the biggest house in the village? Kugane: Well, that would be us, but...
(page 34)
Kugane: I know we're being terribly sudden, but as for why we're here...
Kugane: We would like you to please, please, let us have this boy! Clay: .... Clay: Well, that IS sudden...
Clay: ....What's going on? Clay: I'm not understanding anything, but...
Kugane: You are... the Chimaera Researcher that recently moved into the village, correct?
Clay: Well, if you summarize it like that, yes. Kugane: Then, you aren't familiar with ...
Kugane: Our wonderful house being called, Kugane: The "Chimaera Mansion", I presume?
(page 35)
Kogane: We love rare Chimaeras! Kogane: Hey, Papa!! sfxL bump bump sfx: rustle rustle Kugane: Behold! Kugane: You, as a professor, should know the true value of these children of mine!
Ku+Kogane: Behold! The Pegasus! Clay: We..Well! Clay: An Equine with wings, definitely...!
(page 36)
Clay: That's...
Clay: A Steelcat...! Clay: That IS rare... I've never seen a real one be....
Clay: FORE!? sfx: SLAM!
Kugane: THIS REACTION! PROFESSIONALS ARE INDEED DIFFERENT...! Kugane: Ohhhh.... the people of the village only think Chimaeras are useful as livestock! Kogane: It's so great that we brought them, Papa!! Kugane: Please, be our friend!!!
(page 37)
Clay: I see what... you're saying.
Clay: You want to make Muddy part of your collection too, then? Kugane: That's precisely it!
Clay: If that's what you want, then sadly... ClayL This boy is truly my own flesh and blood! Clay: I don't know what made you believe otherwise, Clay: But if you would please go home... Kogane: No, Professor!
Kogane: No matter how you look at it, he's not a normal human. Kogane: Well... this is an educated guess as a lover of Chimaeras, but... Kogane: Muddy-kun is a Chimaera of "Dirt" and "Man", right?
(page 38)
Kugane: Why, is that true!? Kogane: Muddy-kun is a "Chimaera Human", right!? Kogane: Right, Professor!? Kogane: Professor?
sfx: eek! eek! Clay: ...!!
Clay: Dammit...
Clay: Oh, will you be quiet!? Clay: I'm not going to let this boy go, no matter what! Clay: The mater's closed! Please, go home!
Kugane: ...Well, we hadn't started talking about money yet...
Clay: I don't care how much you...! Clay: Hmm... is it alright if it's a check?
Clay: Listen to...!
Clay: What!? Kugane: Well, professor, be reasonable. Kugane: Having a facility way out here in the country... you have your reasons, right?
(page 39)
Kugane: Working along... you must need a lot of money.
Kugane: We're of the idea that... Kugane: If we could just aid you, good Professor, in any way we can...
Clay: ...Hmph.
Clay: You people better stop making a racket over this!! sfx: rip Clay: I'm not doing this for money!!!!
Clay: ....
sfx: shake shake
Clay: In any case, I'll return this to you!! Clay: Please, go home!
Kogane: I WANT THAT CHIMAERA HUMAN, NO MATTER WHAT!!! Kogane: If you won't obey me, I'll just crush this facility to bits!!
(page 43)
Clay: Dammit! Clay: The equipment...!!
Clay: Ooh no, don't you go breaking things as well!!!
Kogane: I won't stop until you give me Muddy!! Kogane: If you don't hurry, the facility will become worthless!
Clay: .... Clay: No....
Clay: Muddy! Just get out of the back door! Muddy: Okay!
Kogane: Argh! This is so tedious!
(page 44)
Kogane: Attack him! Clay: Urgh!
Kogane: Well, it doesn't matter. Outside...
Kugane: Boo!
Muddy: Kogane's Papa! Kugane: It's Uncle Kugane! Remember me well!
(page 45)
Kugane: Kogane will come out as soon after he finishes the deal with your Papa. Kugane: Let's wait here until he does, okay? Muddy: ? Muddy: Okay! I get it!!
Kugane: ...Is it true that you eat dirt, Muddy-kun? Muddy: Yeah. It is! Kugane: REALLY!? Uncle Kugane wants to see it too... Kugane: I'm really jealous of Kogane, who gets to see everything...
Muddy: You want to see me eating? Muddy: Hmm... you're strange.
Muddy: Okay! Can you wait a bit?
Kugane: Wow!
Kugane: Oh marvelous!
(page 46)
Kugane: Oh that's wonderful, Muddy-kun!! Muddy: ?
Kugane: Oh, I was so surprised! Kugane: Can you eat more?
Muddy: Clay gets mad if I eat too much. Muddy: He says it changes the "Topography" of the "Garden". Kugane: The shape of the garden? Kugane: Well well! You can eat as much as you want, now! Muddy: Really!?
Clay: Say, Kogane-kun.... Clay: ...Do you know what this is?
Kogane: Huh!? Clay: This is... Clay: A virus that destroys Chimaera body cells!
Kogane: !!!
(page 47)
Clay: If I inject this into a Chimaera, all of your precious ones will start to crumble away! Clay: Don't forget that I am of the type that makes these creatures! Clay: All Chimaera are merely artificial lifeforms... to break them apart, Clay: Is easy!
Kogane: Argh... Kogane: ...
Kogane: ...Olive...Oil...? Clay: ....
Clay: Heh.
Clay: To think that you can read a foreign language at that age... Clay: That's impressive. Kogane: Wha....! Kogane: You! Kogane: You think I'm just a kid!?
(page 48)
Kogane: Dammit... This lab... I'll destroy it, along with you! Clay: Ca...Calm down... Kugane: Kogane! Koganeeeee!! Kogane: What is it Papa!? You're useless if not for your money! So shut up and...!
Kogane: Wha...? Kogane: Papa!!?
Kogane: What are you doing!? Where's Muddy! Kugane: Well, well... Kugane: Ah!
Kugane: Oh Professor! Please forgive us! We'll really go home now!! Kogane: What!?
Kogane: I'M NOT FINISHED YET! Kugane: It doesn't matter anymore! We have to run, or...
Clay: What the...! Kogane: You..you're too slow, PAPA! CAN'T YOU RUN FASTER!!? Kugane: Aaaah! I'm sorry!
Muddly: Huh?
Muddy: Everybody went home. Muddy: See you again!
Clay: You're... Muddy... aren't you? Clay: How did you get so... big!?
(page 52)
Muddy: Huh? Oh, um... Muddy: Kogane's Papa said "Eat dirt please!", so...
Muddy: And then he said "Wow!", and then...
Clay: ! Clay: This is...!
Clay: ... Clay: Did you really... eat this much!?
Muddy: Uh-huh!!
Clay: The amount he's eaten is clearly larger than his body's volume... Clay: Which means...
(page 53)
Clay: His body is "made" of dirt... Clay: The more he eats, in proportion to the amount he consumes... Clay: His body size changes...!!
Clay: So he IS a mudman!
Muddy: Clay, you look fun! Clay: Because you did all that crazy stuff!
(page 54)
Clay: Well... there's been a lot up till now; Clay: But chaos and unsettlement, Clay: All just gets blown away when I look at you.
Clay: Right! Clay: We got our house wrecked and a lot of things broken... Clay: But if it's just that, we should be able to fix it.
Clay: We're going to spend the whole day tomorrow fixing it! Clay: Let's do our best, Muddy!
Muddy: Okay!!
Muddy: Hey Cla... Muddy: Ah!
(page 55)
sfx: booooom!
Clay: .... sfx: crumble crumble
(page 56)
Muddy: Pew...! Muddy: I tripped....
Muddy: Clay? Clay: You...!
Clay: You ABSOLUTE IDIOT! Clay: What are we going to do from tomorrow!? We're going to have to look for a new house, never mind fixing it! Muddy: Yippee! A day out! A day ou... Clay: Shut up, stupid!
Clay: I wonder how I can get him down to size....
ED Note: ☆It's okay if you're a little rambunctious! Grow lots!?
MUDDY... Chapter 01/end -> A new incident in Muddy and Clay's mysterious lifestyle? Next chapter, a large 25 pages!