Junk Shop Mediocrity
Cleaning. Cleaning.
What? "A mouse-type Allmate was destroyed by a stray cat"?
All clean. All clean. Cleaning.
Mediocrity
You should be careful, too, Ren.
Indeed.
Welcome.
This is a pretty retro shop.
Can I help you find anything?
Found it.
You even sell these?
Will you be purchasing this?
If you're looking for similar items, I can check our inventory.
Or, maybe not.
Um, about the payment...
Thank you... very much.
This city is pretty lively around sunset.
The shopping district is full of people on their way home from work.
Ribstiez members are all over the city, fighting over their territories.
The people who were evicted as part of the construction of Platinum Jail...
The flora and fauna of Midorijima, disappearing due to development...
All are trying to make the most of their lives, but even that might change some day.
I like how things are right now.
But if things won't stay how they are now,
I wonder how I will change...
Huh?
What's wrong, Aoba?
I did lock the door, right?
Yes, you did.
It's open...
Welcome home.
What? You're the one from this afternoon.
You know, this data is so complicated that I can't understand it.
What are you?
I don't know! Don't just go around touching things!
You really don't know who I am?
I think you do.
Not even now?
Fight, Seragaki Aoba.
You're the one from that random attack the other day.
It was a pretty entertaining set-up, wasn't it?
The whole "delivery to the wrong address" thing.
Are you the one who sent that order to our place, too?
Actually, you did the same thing last time you and I played Rhyme.
But how did you win?
Win?
Loss Set!
Roger!
Don't play stupid.
I'm not... I don't remember!
So that's how you keep running away.
Fight me in Rhyme again.
What? What are you talking about?
Aoba.
Then I'm going to destroy what's precious to you.
Aoba...
Hey! Let go of Ren!
Fight me.
Got it?
You can still play Rhyme if you lose an arm.
So if you don't want your arm broken, fight me.
Please step away from Master.
Master, is he your friend?
If you're mean to Master, I won't forgive you.
Aoba!
What the hell are you guys doing to Aoba?
Koujaku...
I saw a weird shadow from the balcony, so I rushed up here...
Who the hell are these two weirdos?
Don't pair me up with him.
I haven't categorized him as a friend yet.
Well, whatever. That doesn't matter.
I'll get rid of both of you.
Just try it.
H-Hey, wait...
You carry that huge thing on your back, but...
Are you so weak that you actually need it?
K-Koujaku, don't let him get to you that easy.
Apparently, it's no use...
Bring it on.
Hey, stop! This is my room...
Those two are quite strong.
This is no time to say stuff like that.
H-Hey... You guys...
Stop!
Shut up, all of you! Knock it off already!
All of you, come downstairs! Now!
People naturally calm down when they've got full bellies.
So hurry up and eat.
Ow...
To think that I'll be able to share a meal, too!
What are you doing here?
I heard your voice, Master.
Again with that?
Explain, Aoba. How did it come to this?
Uh... I don't know, either.
You brat! Who the hell are you? What's your name?
It's proper to introduce yourself first.
I don't owe you anything!
Then don't ask me.
Why you...
Hold it. Don't be so serious.
This is Koujaku.
And this is...
I'm Clear.
And you?
Noiz.
Guys like him piss me off.
What's with that attitude?!
Nothing.
Give it a rest already!
Once you're done eating, go home.
Just try it. It's really good.
It's sweet...
Of course. It's supposed to be sweet.
Even so, it's really sweet.
Well, don't force yourself to eat it.
You're not going to eat... um, Clear?
I am.
Did you just eat one?
Yes, I did. It's delicious.
You ate with your gas mask still on?
How?
Just like this.
Thank you for the meal.
Sorry about earlier. I got a little overheated.
Tell Tae-san that I'm sorry too.
Honestly, for a while there, I didn't know what was going to happen.
Hm? What's wrong?
Grams was there, so I couldn't say this earlier,
but the one behind that random Rhyme attack...
...was that Noiz guy.
That was him?!
I see...
He has a Rhyme team, doesn't he?
A Rhyme team?
Yeah. I just remembered. I think their name is "Ruff Rabbit."
One of my guys got in a fight with one of them before.
That's where I remember him from. Did he say anything?
He told me to fight him in Rhyme again.
I think he's mistaken me for someone else.
That bastard...
But anyway, what brought you by today?
Right...
I met up with Mizuki this afternoon.
He did seem a bit down, so it was bugging me...
So you saw it too.
Then why don't we both go see him next time?
Yeah. Let's all get together and hang out.
Aoba, this might be a good time to consider redecorating your room.
What's the matter, Aoba?
Oh, I was just thinking that there are less people around now.
What were you guys talking about?
About Mizuki's shop that he's so proud of.
Huh. So Black Needle is doing well, then?
Yeah.
My customers trust me when it comes to design, so it's definitely worthwhile.
Though it's a lot of work...
Tattoos become part of someone's skin. That's a big responsibility.
Yeah. You can't mess up.
You can't mess up?
There was one time, I don't remember when,
that you said you messed up and it was some huge deal...
Yeah, back when I first started.
Yeah, that totally happened. I'll never forget that.
I also had some customer yell at me because they didn't like the design.
And now you're the hottest tattoo artist in town.
And you're quite the popular stylist with the ladies yourself, Koujaku.
My customers talk about you all the time.
Well, I don't just take care of women's hair. I take care of their hearts too.
Whatever, hippo.
I'd be careful about being too friendly with customers.
I wonder how many women you've left crying in the shadows?
It can't be helped.
"When petticoats woo, breeks may come speed."
And women are this world's treasure.
Your thoughts, Aoba-san?
Well, I think that's fine as it is.
Women are beautiful and cute, so I want to be nice to all of them.
How can you even say something like that?
I mean it!
But...
I'm fine as I am.
Oh, yeah.
The other day, a tattoo artist I've admired for a long time came to my shop.
Wow.
I'm sure he was just being nice, but he complimented my designs.
That's awesome.
Maybe I'll eventually get a tattoo from you too.
That'll be one million yen.
That's way too much!
That's great!
All right, I'll give you a deal. Only 700,000 yen!
What the heck?
Gathering samples from the residential area is coming along nicely.
How are the drug treatments working out?
Very well, sir.
I wonder how far this will go...
A paradise of love, dreams, and healing.
Platinum Jail is Japan's biggest top-class amusement facility.
Come to the wonderland that both adults and children can enjoy.
Stop! What did we do to deserve this?!
Run!
Walk! Stop dawdling!
Junk Shop
Mediocrity
C-Cleaning.
Cleaning!
Stay still!
You three stay still!
Wel... come?
Yo.
Noiz?! You're here again?!
Customer spotted!
Spotted!
Hey, wai—
H-Hey! What are you doing? Let go!
Wh-Wh-Wh...
Rowdy girls aren't cute.
Wh-Wh-What are you doing?!
You sexual harassment piercings guy!
Mio!
Why are you here?
Why'd you do that to a little girl?
What do you mean?
I mean suddenly kissing her hand like that...
That would surprise... no, freak out most people, usually.
It's not weird or anything.
No! No, no, no. It's plenty weird.
Y-Y-You...!
What?
Wh-What do you mean, "What?" What the hell are you doing all of a sudden?!
What? It was a kiss.
Guys don't usually kiss guys!
Really?
Yes, really!
Do you swing that way?
Okay, seriously, what are you doing here?
You should join my team.
What? What are you talking about?
You were really strong when you used to play Rhyme. So play.
Again with that?
I told you, I don't play. You've got the wrong person!
Yes, hel—
Aoba-chan?! Tae-san's in trouble!
I'm back.
Aoba, over here.
Are you all right?
Grams apparently fainted while she was delivering medicine to a patient.
And she's fainted before from exhaustion, too, so...
Grams!
Her back went out?!
Sorry about that. I panicked. I was so surprised!
You guys are so dramatic.
Thank goodness. Thank goodness...
Jeez. Treating me like I'm going to die just because I couldn't move.
I can't help it. We're all worried about you, Grams.
I'm still fine.
I know that, but...
You used to carry me like this all the time.
Nah, I was just remembering.
Hmph. You would always go running off by yourself.
I see. I don't remember that at all.
I'm sure you were lonely.
Lonely? Why?
You started going off on your own after your parents died.
But Grams was always there for me...
So I wasn't lonely at all.
Grams's warmth and her smell always calmed me down.
And now you're ridiculously big.
Grams, you think you could carry me like you used to?
Want to try again while you're still healthy?
Are you trying to kill me?!
I'm kidding.
Grams...
What?
You're so light.
Shut up and walk.
Ow!
Do you need anything?
Let me know if you need anything. You know, like going to the bathroom.
I'm fine! I can walk myself!
But if you push yourself again...
Shut up and go to bed!
Last Year's #1 Seller #1 in Customer Satisfaction
3 Points That are Great for the Elderly Remote-Controlled Massage Function 7 Different Angle Settings Material That Causes No Back Strain
What's the matter, Aoba?
Hm? I'm just looking at chairs...
Last Year's #1 Seller #1 in Customer Satisfaction
Right Now Free Shipping
3 Points That are Great for the Elderly Remote-Controlled Massage Function 7 Different Angle Settings Material That Causes No Back Strain
So he was alive...
He was alive, wasn't he?
Something like that doesn't exist.
Just what do you want me to do at this point?
I wonder if jellyfish dream, too.
Is that not okay, Master?
I think I'll ask for a lullaby then.
Once you fall, even a single drop of blood soaks in.
Mizuki has disappeared...
It's unpleasant.
Looks like the stars are going to fall.