ORIGINAL WORK BY TATSUYA ENDO SERIALIZED ON SHUEISHA'S SHONEN JUMP PLUS
It seems like the targets have entered the room. There are three of them.
The ones in the back are hefty in size.
They're standing away from windows and doors.
Their footsteps tell me that they're pros.
Conrad sat down on the couch against the wall.
Hand over the goods.
We'll pay you after that.
You better keep your promise.
Yup, this is the MNG data.
Then, as promised...
- They made the deal. - All right, let's go in.
- Yuri. - Roger!
State Security Service.
You're under arrest for suspicion of espionage.
Dammit!
Out of my way!
Good evening, piece of trash.
I have a lovely cell reserved for you,
so please come with us to the station.
MISSION:28 PART A: MISSION AND FAMILY
Good work, Lieutenant Briar.
Thank you.
This is your next assignment.
Are you aware that there are some books and articles from the west
that mock and ridicule Ostania?
The contents are all vulgar things like fabrications and conspiracy theories.
Most of them are sold to the west
through an underground publishing company in Ostania.
THE REAL OSTANIA: INSIDE THE DEVIL'S REPUBLIC
And this name surfaced from among
the writers.
Franklin Perkin, 39 years old.
During the past administration, he was a newspaper journalist
but he was arrested for stirring up the anti-government extremist groups.
Tail him, gather evidence, and catch the people buying his works.
Although these are stupid articles,
there are tons of idiots in the west who will fall for it.
Get rid of it before it begins to affect the public opinion.
Aren't you overworking, Yuri?
Don't worry about me!
This man is making money by degrading his own country.
Just the thought of someone like this breathing the same air as my sister,
makes me sick.
Observation of J-095, Franklin Perkin.
On the 6th, the subject wakes up at 7:21, and watches Good Morning Ostania.
The subject curses at the newscaster.
At 8:10, the subject leaves for his job at the post office.
See attachment for details of his attire.
The subject rides on the third car of the U-8 train.
See attachment for description of fellow passengers.
At 12:06 p.m., the subject goes to the restaurant Fjord with coworker M.
He orders the set lunch A. See attachment for the conversation topic.
At 5:49 p.m., the subject leaves work and goes to the central market.
The 12th Global Education Symposium was held today.
Sonia...
At 7:33 p.m., the subject returns home,
and watches the shows: News 20, and Berlint In Love after dinner.
Infatuated with the female lead.
- Why? - Because I love you!
No notable activities until he retired for the night.
- You did thorough research on this man. - You can count on me!
You've been doing this for two days without any sleep.
Take shifts so that you can rest.
This is nothing.
Here's the report for the following day.
On the 7th, at 8:07 a.m., the subject left for work.
Ordered set lunch B at Fjord.
Fjord.
Yor.
- You're exhausted. Take a rest. - No, this is my usual self.
Mr. Perkin! Mr. Perkin, I know you're in there!
- Hey, landlady. - Hurry up.
Give me your unpaid rent!
Can you give me a little more time?
You said the same thing last time!
Day after tomorrow! I'll pay you the day after tomorrow.
If you don't, I'm definitely going to kick you out this time!
That damned landlady.
Dad, I'm going out for a bit. I made dinner so make sure you eat it.
Okay. Bye.
Does he suspect he's being followed?
Or he's looking for something to write an article about.
In response to this, our country
must take a firm stance!
That's right! Make those in the west pay for this!
I can't get anything worthwhile.
My parents got me this Bondman pistol!
Wow! I'm so jealous! Let me borrow it!
- No way. - You're so stingy.
Hey!
My pistol!
Destitute street children
rummaging through garbage for scraps. Not bad.
Why did you do that, old man?!
I'll tell on you to the Secret Police!
You're a little miser who hoards wealth and refuses to share with others.
Someone like you with ideologies of the west
will end up getting arrested, and killed.
- That jerk! I'll kill him! - Stop it.
Leave him be until we get the buyer from the underground publishing company.
This article will be a hoot!
Frank.
Dad.
You're not taking on dangerous jobs again, are you?
Of course not. Stay away.
If you weren't so stuck on your sense of justice,
you could've held on to your newspaper job.
What's wrong with trying to
make this country a better place for my family to live in?
Even now,
money is still necessary to support a miserable life like this.
If we had money, Mom could've...
- Frank, you... - Forget it! Dammit.
On the 11th at 8:36 a.m., the subject leaves for work.
He hasn't made any suspicious
contact or communication with buyers at home or during his outings.
In that case...
It must be at his workplace.
All this mail has been inspected, so it's ready.
Thanks for your hard work.
Mr. Joseph, I'll take care of it.
- Go ahead and take your lunch break. - Thanks!
What should I eat today?
He was mailing his articles after the inspection check.
Once you send that,
you'll become indefensible.
On the 15th at 8:02 a.m.
I'm going to work.
State Security Service.
Sorry Dad, I might not be back for a while.
Franklin Perkin.
You wrote this, am I correct?
We've already arrested the buyer who you sent this to. So just give up.
You guys were courteous enough to wait for me outside?
I never knew the Secret Police could be so kind.
It's to prevent your family member from seeing you in a pitiful state.
Don't get the wrong idea.
I fought against the government, but you're just their dog.
I wonder who is more pitiful.
I will never do anything that would cause distress to my family.
Never.
I'll submit an application so that your father can get some assistance.
That'll be a big help.
Hey there, Yuri!
- Director! - I heard you did a very good job!
- That makes this old man very happy. - I'm honored.
The workload must be tough for a rookie.
Don't get too stressed out.
I'm okay. I think I'm suited for this job.
I'm going to keep up this pace, and catch Twilight
to keep this country safe!
I see. That would be nice.
I'll treat you to a delicious steak one of these days.
Really? I'll have you keep that promise!
Coming!
Hey, Sis!
- Yuri, what are you doing here so late? - Uncle.
Good evening, Yuri.
Why are you here, Loid Forger? You should work nights too!
Did something happen?
I just wanted to see your face all of a sudden.
What is it, chihuahua girl?
You worked hard today. I'll make some tea.
Sis.
Sis!
- Ugh. - Yuri, you'll disturb the neighbors.
MISSION:28 PART B: THE ELEGANT BONDMAN
My name is Bondman!
- Leave things here to me, and go, Agent M! - No!
I don't want to lose you!
- M. - I'll follow you wherever you go, Bondman.
Let's make our escape!
My sophisticated suit.
My beloved shiny silver car.
My highly-skilled techniques and gentlemanly behavior.
You're so cool when you drive!
I love you, Bondman!
I'm super cool and clever.
So love is just inevitable.
I'm a spy for a country that's in a hostile relationship with yours.
If you get in my way, I will kill you.
How ridiculous.
We're the same species living on the same planet.
Why should we fight because of some borders?
If you really believe that, why don't you stop this conflict!
This concludes our peace treaty!
There are no more walls that can separate us!
You're amazing, Bondman! I will never leave your side!
Papa is obsessed with developing bombs!
Please put a stop to it, Bondman!
Sure thing, Gina!
Thank you, Bondman!
I'll introduce you to Papa once he wakes up.
I'm glad, Gina.
My terrorist boyfriend
was arrested because of you! I'll never forgive you!
Revenge is futile. I'll make you forget everything with my love.
The objective of our organization is world domination!
Enough of that, let's go on a date.
Mr. Bondman, please pay this month's rent.
And the neighbors are complaining about the noise.
You're beautiful as always, landlady.
- Who are all these women? - You're a player!
Choose one!
- How many women are there? - You're a cheater!
I will bring happiness to every lady in this world.
Basically, dealing with danger is part of the job as a spy.
Spy Wars! Next episode is, "Revival of Bondman!"
I see. This is what people call a lovey-dovey story.
I can talk about this with Becky.
- Anya is all grown up now. - Stop it.
When did this guy ever show gentlemanly behavior?
PART C1: BONUS 1: THE HEART OF A CHILD
ON THE ROOFTOP OF A DEPARTMENT STORE
Anya wants to ride the polar bear.
I don't understand what's so entertaining about this.
This mysterious polar bear. Why do kids want to ride on these?
It's boring and lacks stimulation.
Is it a reforming device created by
the dictatorial government to rob emotions
from its passengers and make them into mere puppets?
I want to ride it!
We should let her ride it, Loid.
REVERSE
Was it fun?
I want to ride it again!
I don't understand kids!
PART C1: BONUS 2: THE HEART OF A CHILD
The Silt Beach is filled with many beachgoers.
Anya wants to go to the beach.
I can't take you to the beach, but I can take you to a pool.
Pool!
I'm glad she's having fun.
Oops, I peed.
- But I'm sure no one will know. - Ooh, I feel relieved now.
BE GOOD AND DON'T IMITATE
I'm never going to a pool again.
What? But she was having so much fun!
I don't understand kids.
PART C2: BONUS 3: WAKING UP
Damian.
You have to wake up or you'll be late for roll call.
What?
- Damian! - You were awake?
Yeah, since an hour ago. I was studying.
I overslept once but that was just a one-off.
- I see. - You never disappoint!
Wake up, Anya! You only have ten minutes before the bus arrives!
The bomb will explode in ten seconds.
Anya will make sure to stop it.
I'm begging you! Get up!
You'll get a Tonito if you're late to school too many times!
SHE WAS LATE
LOST
MISSION:29 PART A: THE PASTRY OF KNOWLEDGE
PART B: THE INFORMANT'S GREAT ROMANCE PLAN II
Subtitle translation by: Lili Morita