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Oh, no! Darn it.

They charge for grated cheese.

What's the world coming to?

Even a "family restaurant" costs 1,300 yen per dish these days.

Crazy, right?

What kind of family can afford that?

Hey, there are no chopsticks.

I wanted to eat my rice with chopsticks!

- Should we ask the staff? - Forget it. It's fine.

- Look at this too. - This is delish.

It's 490 yen for the drink buffet alone,

but if you get it with a French fry combo,

it's 470 yen for both.

- It's like a cheat code. - Wow.

Still, I wouldn't talk like that with anyone other than me.

It's pretty cringe, Mahiro.

There's nothing cringe about it, Chisato.

Right now, we're playing the role of ordinary customers.

Don't call it a "role" out loud, stupid.

Oh, right.

Oops.

It's worse than "oops."

Hey, don't make a mess!

Do you both read me?

Testing. Yes, we read you.

- Good afternoon. It's me, Susano. - Good afternoon.

Do you read us?

- You're blowing our cover. - Oh, right.

I never get used to this sort of thing.

I feel like a spy.

- It's like... - A movie?

Yes, it's like a spy movie.

Let's move to the briefing.

Your mission today

is to eliminate the criminal gangs, Balalaika and Shining.

- You got sauce on your face. - Thanks.

Six months ago, Balalaika's founder, Kaida

was killed by Yuma Kumagai, an aide of Shining's boss, Honmada.

In revenge, Shining member, Amanone

was killed by Bone Collector Matsuda of the martial arts group, Blue Moon.

Honmada then called for leaders from both groups to meet.

Got it?

Kaida from Balalaika

and Honmaguro from Shining--

Are the details important?

No, it's not the intro to a TV series or anything.

Let's move then. Our targets are Shalaika and Bal...

Balalaika and Shalalaika.

I got mixed up.

That restaurant is run by Balalaika.

Consider yourselves surrounded.

Oh, and a team of killer cooks called Shadow works--

We get it, already! Shining and Balalaika, right?

Over and out.

Miss.

I could swear I heard you say the words "Balalaika" and "Shining."

Am I imagining things?

How did you know this was our turf?

Oh man, they heard everything.

Silly.

Hey, this isn't a movie set!

I'll shove that camera up your ass!

- Morons. - Get out of here!

Mr. Susano?

The customers are gone. Can we get started?

I suppose. But not too messy, okay?

Keep it simple.

- Roger. - Roger.

- Gosh. - Hey! Everybody, out here!

You're such a show-off.

Hurry, before our food gets cold.

No guns in the kitchen.

Not unless we want a gas explosion.

Nice work.

I'm beat.

- Hello? We're done. - Good afternoon.

Good work.

As planned, we'll make it look like they attacked each other.

- Oh, and Tasaka's on his-- - Got it. Bye.

- Let's go before Tasaka gets here. - Yes.

Before who gets here?

Wait, were you really going to leave?

You know there's still a lot of work to do, right?

- Work? - Well...

I'll need a summary and a written report.

Don't tell me you forgot?

Just how many years have you been professionals?

When did we...

If you don't know, forget it. That's not the point.

There's such a thing as standards.

Can you honestly say that you're living up to them?

Mr. Tasaka!

It's quite a scene in there.

Well, I've been to my share of bloody crime scenes.

It'll take a lot to shock Mamoru Tasaka.

Gosh!

Hey, you two!

They're gone.

I won't forget this!

Was it okay to run?

It's fine. Who needs another lecture?

Let's run all the way home.

- Ready, go! - Hey, I wasn't ready!

Cut it out!

Gosh!

I feel like a TV character!

BABY ASSASSINS EVERYDAY!

BABY ASSASSINS EVERYDAY!

Should I have gone to the other grocery store?

It's too far, though.

But they have good avocados.

How come it always changes with the time of year?

Wait, I know.

It's the night shift.

Tomatoes in first.

Then let it stew.

The tomatoes look tasty!

Too hot. Oh, but it's good!

A summer dish. It's definitely best in the summertime.

And it's good for your organs. Will Mahiro like it?

Delish.

- I'm back. - Welcome home.

It's almost ready.

Wow, what a treat.

Wait, what? Is that blood? Are you hurt?

- It's just spatter. Don't worry. - Spatter?

Someone was following me.

They attacked, so I fought back.

Fought back? Is there a body?

I left it behind.

Thanks.

The pork miso soup smelled so good from out there.

I got so excited, I left the body there.

It'll be fine.

No, it won't!

Come on. Where'd you leave it?

Oh man.

Who the heck is this guy?

It doesn't matter. Help me carry him.

You got it.

Jeez, sir! How much did you have to drink?

Yes, sir!

Wait, it's only 7 p.m.

It's too early for a drunk guy scenario.

Don't say "scenario" out loud!

What should we do? Freeze him?

- Is there a freezer around here? - Wasn't there...

Oh, I know! That self-serve freezer.

Like those machines that sell frozen gyoza.

But for bodies.

That's right! They'll dispose of it if you leave money.

And it's not for sale.

Wait, isn't that place pretty far from here?

It is! Come on, we'd better move fast.

What?

- You mean you'll go with me? - Of course.

- Why wouldn't I? - How sweet.

You're so sweet!

Thank you!

I made rice balls with the pork miso soup for when we're done.

Are you a goddess?

- Come on. Let's go. - Right.

Oh, sorry. Can you take that side?

Here?

One, two...

Hey, this reminds me of our first kill.

How long ago was it?

Five years ago?

We froze that one pretty good too, remember?

Oh, you're right.

- Say... - Yes?

We talked about something then. What was it?

Oh, that's right! We did!

- What was it again? - Something like...

We made a ranking of dishes we like that are overlooked.

- Was that it? I don't remember. - If I recall...

Hash browns were number three.

- Hash browns? Why? - They're overshadowed by fries.

Oh, can you hold that part?

Okay. Got it.

- One, two... - One, two...

So what was number two?

I wish I could remember.

- Food that's underrated, right? - Yes.

What about crab-cream croquettes?

- Nice! - No one talks about them.

You're right.

When it comes to crab-cream croquettes

there are no shops that specialize in them.

You can find them at butchers or at fish markets

so they're easy to forget.

- Crab-cream croquettes. Good choice. - You just like saying the words.

You're humoring me, aren't you?

What? Why?

Once you say that, you've ruined it.

Why would you...

Haven't we had this conversation before?

Man, that's cold.

Freezing, right?

- Here is good. - One, two... there.

- Too cold. - Yes.

What's this?

- Hey, that's... - What?

- Gosh! I remember this. - What?

It belonged to that body we froze here before.

Wow! It's been here for five years!

- Really? - Who'd have thought.

It's like a time capsule.

- A time capsule? - Brings back memories.

Don't put it on.

Let's freeze bodies together, even ten years from now.

Yes.

Hey, wait! Wait!

TABATA STATION

It's already morning.

It took us the whole night.

Let's eat breakfast.

Pork miso soup!

What?

Mr. Susano?

- Good morning! - Good morning!

Good morning, Ms. Sugimoto. And you, Ms. Fukagawa.

What are you doing out here this early?

Well, the Guild had a scout following you, Ms. Fukagawa.

His name is Kei Natsume.

- He's gone missing. - What?

A scout?

Someone from the Guild was scouting me?

Why?

We'll discuss that later.

But this man, Mr. Natsume

has been out of reach since last night.

I'm a bit worried.

Last night...

A man following me

from the Guild...

And he's missing...

By the way, what are you two doing?

We were looking at factories.

Yes, a factory tour.

I envy your energy.

I've had four hours of sleep over the past two days.

It's even worse without Natsume around.

Well, if you learn anything, let me know.

Have a good day.

- Have a good day! - Have a good day!

Oh, crap!

We froze someone from the Guild!

What do we do? They'll send a liquidator!

The ones who kill assassins that screwed up?

Stop it, you're scaring me!

Please don't be dead.

Stop! Get a hold of yourself.

Are you two out of your minds?

You can't go around freezing people!

Talk about clinging to life.

You've got the wrong idea!

I mean, you were following me. I assumed you were an attacker!

Gosh, wait a minute. What?

Hold on a second.

Didn't you say he attacked you, and you fought back?

You attacked him?

- Oops. - Not again!

Unbelievable.

- What am I going to do with you? - That hurts!

- Hey! - Yikes!

Hey, find him a towel or something.

Give me something warm, damn it!

Find something warm.

I'm amazed you're alive.

I've had training.

More importantly

you girls are in deep trouble!

Actually...

Can you really afford to report to your superiors

that she caught you tailing her?

Wouldn't it be better

if we both forgot about this?

Fine.

Let's trade.

Trade?

You two

will handle the work I had scheduled for today.

A subcontract?

- Oh, man! - Right now...

I'm part of a major project for the Assassins' Guild.

As part of that project

I was assigned to kill someone.

But I can't work like this.

Thanks to you.

If I fail this mission

I'll be killed too.

By him.

"Him?"

I see.

Work, right?

We didn't eat dinner last night.

- That's right. - You cooked too. What a waste.

The hit is set for 9 a.m.

I'll send you the target info, so please go.

9 a.m.?

No sleep? Oh, man.

If all goes well

I'll forget that you left me for dead.

I'll also recommend you both

for the major project I'm part of.

- A major project? - A major project?

Your yawn is contagious.

They saw dogs yawn when their owners do.

Really?

Damn it all.

I made one mistake and now this?

Is this what "take responsibility" means?

Before I die

let me see my son.

His sports festivals are coming--

Hello? We're done.

Yes. The project? Not interested. Can we pass?

- You agree, right? - Yes.

No, it's fine. Let's forget we ever met.

What? Hey, wait. Hello?

Your yawn is contagious.

"Not interested"?

Nice shot!

Fumimatsu has been liquidated.

Oh, him?

You killed him?

That's awfully cold of you.

I believe you ordered the liquidation, Mr. Miyahara.

Did I?

I see. Well then, do you have a replacement?

I have candidates.

The Guild has been breathing down my neck

about completing this project.

So you keep telling me.

No one's more aware of that than me.

It's too early in the morning for all this hassle.

Isn't it your job to make things proceed smoothly?

Forgive me.

Everyone's watching, so please step away.

Yes, sir.

You know, in my younger days

even from another 400 meters...

Bang!

I'd hit the target.

Anyway, we'd love to speak with you about our AI-operated attack drone.

Oh? A drone?

- Delish. - Delish.

I love that my own cooking is this tasty.

Home cooking is customer service for the self.

I'm blessed to be able to eat something this good.

What a blessed day.

Nice weather too.

Feels good.

I bet our clothes will dry well today.

The joy of lying down right after you eat.

Is there anything better?

Nothing.

The two of you will work at the Izakaya Ao.

Totti and Pisuke it is!

This was a big mistake.

Help, this job sucks.

What we need

is a fresh breeze.

THIS DRAMA IS FICTION

ANY RESEMBLANCE TO REAL PEOPLE OR ORGANIZATIONS IS COINCIDENTAL

Translated by: Brad Plumb