It's been 3 months since the battle with the Skrugg was finished.
Peace has returned to the city, but it's not like everything is the way it used to be.
Deep scars remain from the Skrugg, and a large number of people lost their homes.
Those spheres stopped moving, and have remained where they are.
It doesn't seem like we have the technology on this planet to reactivate them.
I heard on the news that the government
has finished surrounding the sphere in front of the White House with a research lab.
The utilities and transportation networks haven't been fully restored yet, either.
But... Even so...
Okay, just hold it like that.
Okay! No problem!
Here I go!
Ready, set...
Everyone in the city is taking a new step toward tomorrow.
And I've got a ton more work to do at my part-time job!
Joey! I've got a lot of work again for you today!
Right! Thank you!
According to the latest reports,
the reconstruction of the areas destroyed by the spheres is proceeding as scheduled.
And what of the investigation into the Skrugg?
I am sorry, Sir, but although we are investigating quite diligently,
we still know nothing of the codenamed "Ghost" that destroyed the Skrugg.
So, no change on that front.
However, there have been small incidents in Center City during its reconstruction.
Incidents?
Well, I would hesitate to even call them that....
Overnight, piles of rubble have been cleaned up,
ground has been leveled,
scaffolding has been erected...
It seems like someone is assisting with the rebuilding of the city.
The work always seems to occur over a single night.
And these are jobs that would take many weeks to finish even using heavy equipment.
So you're saying that this "Mr. Hero" is hiding out in that city?
We have no guarantee that this hero will always be on our side.
Furthermore, if this mysterious hero and the Ghost are one in the same,
the United States cannot turn a blind eye to them.
Do you have some evidence?
This.
It's a printout from a security camera in the city.
That's...
This Ghost may became a threat to the United States.
Call Hughes.
Let him handle this.
You there, out of the way!
You pitiful ants!
Sheesh...
It is inadvisable to become overly emotional, Dr. Minami.
I know that, damn it!
Why do I have to help out here in Center City?
Clearly because the Skrugg were destroyed prior to you stopping the sphere.
I know that, damn it!
Thanks to that, my beautiful work of art is being put to work rebuilding this puny city!
Is there some other reason for involving the MR-1?
Yes, of course there is!
But I can't stand even watching it!
Then perhaps you should not watch it?
Of course not!
You expect me to leave my work of art in other people's hands?
Then you should watch it.
I'm sure it's in this city somewhere...
The one that got in the way of my grand ambition...
It's in this city!
What's the matter, Joey?
Not getting enough sleep?
Um, yeah...
Sorry...
Where are you going to go, Will?
I don't know.
But I can't stay here any longer.
I can't live in human society with this body.
I can no longer be with you, Lina.
That's...
Stay back!
Stay strong, Lina.
Brother!
I haven't seen him since.
My mother said he's sure to return.
And my dad seems to be trying to forget about him
by absorbing himself in the reconstruction work.
Lina!
Joey, good morning.
Good morning.
How've you been?
Yeah... Okay, I guess.
Is that so?
So, Lina...
I know a lot happened and all...
But keep on working hard!
If something's up, tell me anything.
I'll be happy to lend an ear.
Really?
That's something I can handle.
Just talking about things can make people feel better, right?
Yeah... Thanks.
Then, um...
Would you...
...go out on a date...
What?
Would you go out with...
Joey, Lina!
What's your problem? You'd better hurry or class will start.
Oh, no!
Gotta run!
Using this distributive law,
you can take these products of polynomials and turn them into a single polynomial.
This is called the polynomial expansion.
This is the opposite process from factorization,
When class is over, I'll ask him out, no excuses!
which we studied previously, therefore you can use that process to check your work.
If I ask him nice and quick before anyone interrupts, then it should go fine.
That's all for today.
Joey!
Oh, Lina...
Um, you see...
I...
Joey Jones!
Yes?
Would you come here for a bit?
Okay...
What's with this?
That was amazing...
I tried making it yesterday.
H-Hey!
What the heck is going on here!
Did something happen?
I have a feeling like I heard Lina's voice.
Must be your imagination.
I'm gonna ask him out, this time for sure!
Even if something gets in my way, I don't care.
I've got to get him to promise, then...
But...
Joey!
Hey, Lina.
Um, I want to talk about something.
It'll just take a second. Do you mind?
What? Am I in the way?
Yes. You are.
W-What's with you?
Whatever, just be quiet!
F-Fine, I get it.
Let's go, Joey.
S-Sure...
What time is it?
Um... Three thirty.
Sorry, Lina! I have to hurry to my part-time job!
Don't worry. I'll run with you!
B-But...
I'm running with you!
S-Sure...
Then, let's go.
Right.
From Dad?
Hello?
No, I can't.
I'm...
Wait, really?
But...
Sorry, I'm in a hurry.
Wait!
No, I wasn't talking to you.
What in the world is going on?
Joey!
Would you get me another cup of coffee?
Sure!
Could you fill me up as well?
Sure, of course.
Thanks.
No problem.
Not bad. The coffee here is top notch.
Yeah! Best instant coffee you can buy!
What's that?
If you can't taste the difference, get outta my store.
Sorry, sorry... Fill 'er up.
Are you also here to help with the reconstruction?
Well, something like that.
The city needs a lot of workers to help with the rebuilding and construction.
And thanks to that, I've got a lot more work.
I see. Good for you.
Yes.
By the way, uh...
Joey.
Okay then, Joey.
Have you heard the rumors?
What rumors?
That there's some hero that shows up
and helps with the reconstruction in the middle of night, uncalled for.
You know about it?
N-No! I...
Well, maybe it's just some urban legend.
You're investigating those rumors?
No. Just wondering what you thought of someone that kind.
I think it's the work of God.
It's been a giant help.
What are you talking about? I won't have any work left to do!
I guess I should cut back on anything too flashy...
Ready?
Yeah!
Then ready... Start!
Heroman... Go!
Heroman...
Attack!
Okay!
That's enough!
Perfect.
Professor, what's this?
Heroman's power comes from electricity.
Electricity is the origin of magnetism, and has the power to attract and repel things.
I think you two have improved considerably these past three months.
Plus your teamwork has made remarkable progress.
You have some new attacks, too.
Um, since the Skrugg are gone, why am I doing this?
What are you saying? The Skrugg aren't the only threat to the world, you know.
It's obvious that you must make all possible preparations for the next time.
Studying construction is more useful to the city...
Like how to pour concrete, or how to erect a steel frame foundation...
Professor?
Joey. You're the only one who can use Heroman.
If you don't do it, who will?
I don't want to see Heroman like that ever again...
Yeah, that's right.
Yup, and that's that.
Um, Professor Denton...
What is it?
I heard that there are rumors about Heroman at my part-time job earlier.
Oh, about the volunteer work you're doing at night?
Yeah, well...
Well, the rumors I've heard are that there are government types going around investigating.
Well, don't worry.
No one's ever going to think that your toy is some hero of justice or anything.
That being said, I recommend that you take all precaution in your actions.
Make up your mind.
Sheesh...
Who's that?
Um, hello?
Joey! It's Joey, right?
Y-Yeah!
Sorry about today. My job...
Anyway, where are you right now?
I have something I-
Lina? Lina?
What's the matter?
Lina...
Sheesh...
That was...
Lina!
Quiet down, you!
Sorry about this, little princess.
You stay quiet and we won't have to get our hands dirty.
For a little while, anyway...
If you want to hate someone, hate your dad!
We realized he must have been crazy rich after he started doin' all that flashy charity work.
It's obvious his daughter would be targeted, right?
And that's that.
As soon as your dad coughs up the cash we'll go easy on you.
Keep quiet until then.
Who the hell are you?
Joey!
We got a strange one here...
Move outta the way!
Ignoring me?
Fine by me!
What the heck?
Um, Boss...
I-It's a monster!
S-Stay back!
Heroman...
Attack!
Lina... Lina!
It's okay now.
Joey...
Joey!
Lina!
I was scared...
But, I knew you would come for me...
Thanks. Here is fine.
Then, I'll be going.
Right.
Joey!
Thanks for today.
Good night, Lina.
I forgot to ask him out on a date!
Why can't I say it?
It's such a simple thing...
Would you like to go out somewhere together on Sunday, Joey?
U-Um... You forgot...
And that's how we finally promised to go out on a date!
What did we do?
We're the victims!
We were attacked by a monster!
Let me go!
We didn't do anything wrong!
We got you on illegal possession of firearms, at least!
Those aren't ours!
Give us a break!
This is Special Agent Hughes.
Reporting to the President.
The Ghost... is real.
"Can you hear this voice?"
I've been calling that, always, from deep within my heart.
Would you, all alone, let another lonely one be next to you?
Because together it's not lonely, it's twoly.
See, you're not alone any longer.
Just because there's no one next to me
doesn't mean that I'm lonely!
For someone to notice this pain
that heart must have surely cried.
Right now, we'll crush to bits
the fortress of our limitless sadness!
I'll take you with me!
Got it? I'm running through at full power.
To where you're waiting, left behind
in the place of tears...
I believe in you, with burning passion!
Come to me!
On the next Heroman:
What is everyone out there most afraid of?
For me... For me...
Hughes's investigation is getting closer to the truth,
but Joey has bigger problems than that.
With the entrance of, in Joey's view, the greatest evil of all, Joey shudders and weeps in fear!
Next time on Heroman #11: Menace.
Heroman... Attack!