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Conceived by PHOTON PROJECT

- Sir, we've gained access to Aho Monitoring Network.

The download from the data bank 032-E9 is complete.

What a waste land... A fringe existence, indeed.

The surface area of the planet consists of about 30% land,

most of which has turned into desert.

What do I care?

Just get us to the target, you useless cretins!

Right away, Sir Papacha!

Keyne, I can't wait to possess you...

and to have you show me a power that surpasses Brain Crystal.

You hold the secret, Keyne!

PHOTON

THE NEW

BRIDE KEYNE

Oh, no!

Let's do some washing up, yes?

C'mon, keep your eyes closed.

Cutie-pie!

Koro-chan, what's the damage on our ship?

No access to Brain Crystal...

The life support system and food storage are devastated...

Half the ship was wrecked upon landing...

Oh man...

I've been cut off from Brain Crystal and...

Grandpa's Aho Medium...

Oh, well, better go get them.

What is it?

The anti-Aho barrier is eroding?

YES

You're kidding me!

I'm screwed! They're definitely decoding it!

I shouldn't have booted up the system.

Koro-chan's Aho energy pattern must be decoded, too...

Koro-chan, shut down the system and get the hover craft ready!

Photon, get ready to take off...

Where the...?

Photon, get over here!

That idiot, Photon!

My Laman-sama!

Yours truly, Aun Fleya, will be with you soon!

Love has its obstacles. But I'll conquer them all!!

My Laman-Laman-Laman-sama!

My Laman-sama...

Here I come!

My Laman-sama, I am Aun.

I have crossed the sea of desert to see you.

Yours truly, Aun Fleya.

Yes, I am Laman the Troubadour.

You're just too good to be true! My Laman-sama!

My sweetheart, are you expecting a guest?

I do not recognize this punk.

So she's a newly-weds-spoilin' fifth-wheel-supreme bar none?

Love has its obstacles.

That is what makes our bond ever so strong.

Oh, my sweetheart!

Yes, my dear wife!

No way, no how...

Is this the death of love, so to speak?

That's how I managed to get away from this Papacha character.

But my ship got banged up in the process and crashed here.

Meanwhile, I went to sleep in the rejuvenator capsule...

Do you understand?

Well, anyway...

I myself don't see the big picture...

til I find Grandpa's Aho Memorizer.

I think we've come far enough.

Besides, if I don't use Aho energy, they can't trace me.

The Aho spells had faded...

And what brought you out to that valley?

I was looking for Aun and I fell.

Aun?

The Holy Object... I have one too, in the cape.

Holy Object?

You mean the pen?

This does it.

Tomorrow, I'll find a town and fetch some groceries.

There is a town nearby.

Sir Papacha, we've arrived.

- Prepare for descent. - Preparing!

I feel distressed...

A shooting star!!

I beg you. Please bring me a fabulous boyfriend...

Pochi, organize a search unit and capture Keyne!

All others will hitch up a tent. On the double!

Right away, Sir Papacha!

Pochi #4, 6, 7, 8, 9, follow the lead of #12...

and proceed to the target site!

Roger!

How much is this one?

Can't you read? It's 23 rakuto.

Got any money?

Then can we...

...do an exchange?

That's the Holy Object!

Sure, no problem! Take whatever you want!

IDIOT

Why are they laughing at us?

Haven't they seen newly-weds before?

So, what's the status?

Captain Pochi #12 speaking.

Judging from the decay, I gather the ship crashed...

just after it disappeared from our monitoring system.

And the source of Aho signal?

I'm certain it came from here.

I can see where the anti-Aho was penetrated.

Was she kidnapped or something?

Are you positive Keyne is gone?

Captain Pochi #9 speaking. She's nowhere to be seen.

In any case, you will stay and look for a lead.

Captain Pochi #4 here. Roger.

Oh no! Pochi #4!!

Haven't they heard of Aho-generated climate control?

I'm hot! Pochi, put your heart into it!

Keyne... where the hell could she be?

With her ship in that state,

she couldn't possibly make it back into space...

I'll catch her for sure. She belongs to me.

- Sir Papacha. - What is it?

Why are you so hell-bent to catch some Resistance activist?

What?

You're the natural candidate to marry Princess Lashara as it is.

I don't know what drives you all this way...

Princess Lashara is the First Imperial Princess, who is adored...

by many as the Flower of the Galaxy.

It's a testament to her beauty and goodness.

So why...?

I must prove myself worthy of her love.

Keyne's grandfather is a class-A fugitive.

She'll make a perfect trophy...

...don't you think?

That's my only motive for chasing her.

- Sir, we have a visitor.

I have no will to go on.

Might as well throw myself into a valley...

If I die, it's Photon's fault. He deserted me.

Are you all right, young lady?

What a handsome-looking man!

You're the Prince Charming of my dreams!

Please take the hood off and show me your face.

How rude of me...

The name is Papacharino Nanadan.

What's that silly doodle on your forehead?

Why the hell are you laughing?

Young lady, may I ask...?

Not so close! I can't take it!

Doesn't she recognize my noble crest? Damn these hicks!

Young lady, have you seen this woman?

Cool! You've got a real person in there?

Well, this is a 3-D photo...

Never mind! Do you know her or not?

Nope, I don't.

But maybe the people in town do. Want me to take you?

I'd appreciate that.

I guess hicks aren't completely useless after all...

What's that for?

I think she's asking for a fee.

Damn! What a shrewd punk.

Here you go.

I want that 3-D photo!

Aun-san, shouldn't you be hunting for some information?

After I finish this.

Sorry to interrupt your meal, but have you seen this woman?

Oh, that broad.

Do you know her?

Sure, you don't forget a beauty like that so easy.

Besides, she was dragging this guy with her.

They both had "idiot" scribbled on the forehead.

Yeah, what a sight that was!

Tell me all about it!

"Idiot" on the forehead... That's got to be Photon!

Here I was, heartbroken, while he was out there getting...

friendly with some woman?!

- Is Photon your boyfriend? - What? No way!

- That's good. - How's that?

I guess your world doesn't follow the same custom as ours.

Where I come from, a man has a crest on his forehead.

He draws this crest on his wife to certify their marriage.

Oh, I see...

What? You mean...?!

Damn you, Photon!

Shit... What's taking them so long?

It's about time!

They'd better have solid leads after all this time.

Hurry and start that big thing!

You think you can just boss me around?

- Just do it! - Right away.

I thought he was looking for me. That closet pervert, Photon!

- Who's helping who here? - Shut up! Full throttle!

Yes! Right away!

Photon, the other day you told me you were looking for someone.

- I'm looking for Aun. - Aun?

Is she the one?

Sorry, I picked this up when you dropped it.

That's Aun's sister.

Her sister?

She seems warm and gentle...

To carry this photo around like a keepsake,

you really loved her, huh?

So how come you're chasing after the younger sister?

I was asked to protect her.

By her older sister?

You're terrible, Photon!

Why did you mark my forehead if you already love someone?

She got married. She asked me to protect Aun for her.

What?

I'll never erase the crest. No matter what happens!

I don't ever want to be alone again!

Don't cry.

Thanks...

Who do you like more, Aun's sister or me?

Don't answer that.

But from now on, you'll protect me too, won't you?

What have I done to deserve this?!

Don't they know not to fly so late? I bet they'll crash.

Right, Photon?

Photon?

Will you give me your answer some day?

Sleep tight, Photon Earth.

Boy, are they slow or what?

You bums! Push it harder!

Please get off the craft, Sir Papacha!

Quiet!

Oh no! Photon, let's go back.

Help each other in need. It's the law of the desert.

- It's dark. - Humor me.

Oh? Who are you?

Us? Just a couple of travelers.

Anybody hurt?

No, nobody was hurt but the ship got...

I will help you.

Leave hard labor to the men. Will you join me for some tea?

How is it?

It's the kind produced on Epokotana!

That's right. Quite a connoisseur, I see.

Yes, quite.

Damn hicks...

Don't expect to get paid. I only accept charitable contributions.

No way!

Hey, they did it!

Thank you, Sir! You saved us!

Help each other in need. It's the law of the desert.

We're so happy for you. So long. Let's go, honey.

Wait! Please feel free to stay and relax over a cup of tea.

Thanks, but no thanks.

Indeed, feel free to have tea and scram when you're done!

That's no way to thank them!

Aun!

Don't take them off!

Hey, Photon!!

What? Which means...?

Keyne! If you think you can fool me with that cheesy disguise,

you got something else coming!

You were fooled, Sir.

Shut up!

Oh, my!

Don't stand around, get them!

- Hey, wait for me! - Hold it!

Watch it, Papachump.

What did you call me?!

Aun!

Photon, if you want her alive, bring Keyne over here.

Lemme go! I can't breathe!

Now that I found Keyne, I can finally avenge my humiliation!

No, you can't do this! I don't wanna die! I can't die!

What the heck was that?

- Aun stopped motion. - What?

Let's run!

How could it be?

When I woke up, they had all but disappeared into thin air.

The little fellow said something about "stopping motion."

Are you telling me that flapper had stopped time?

That's a laugh!

She had no mechanical back-up as far as I could tell.

Keyne must have done something.

In rare cases, some humans are known to possess such a power.

The most human power on record is but one-hundredth of...

a single Brain Crystal. It's hardly remarkable.

Number 3, any signal from the device we planted?

It's moving toward the area 232 or thereabouts.

Contact the Nanadan and mobilize the Aho Combat Troops.

I'll show you punks!

I still can't believe it!

How did she exert that much Aho energy without any back-up?

Once she got real mad and froze all motion for 50 kilometers.

You're kidding!

Not too many people are as powerful as Aun.

But most people have some power.

They do?

What's that?

Aho Combat Troops!

Nitwits, don't get her killed! Keyne is to be captured alive!

Damn you, Papacha!

I found you at last, Keyne.

There's not much you can do against this many troops.

I suggest you surrender like a good woman.

You're fabulous, Sir Papacha!

What do you say, Keyne?

Photon and Aun have nothing to do with this!

Fine. They're no use anyway. Just come out then!

Photon, you must hide.

I'm coming over now!

Okay!

If you come here, we won't lay a finger on that guy.

You promise?

Look at my eyes! Here!

He has clouded eyes.

I know. But what choice do I have?

It didn't last long... but it was fun.

Once Keyne is seized, order an all-out attack.

But you said...

Those punks must pay for all the humiliation they've caused.

But Sir Papacha...!

Come on, Keyne... come closer. That's it, good gal.

All troops, attack now!

The combatant 001: Destroyed!

What?!

Don't tell me that punk did it?!

I'll get them. I will protect you. That was the promise.

Photon... you were listening to me the other night?

Photon...

I will protect you.

Photon, I believe in you.

There's no way in hell he's that powerful!

He's backed up by Keyne or her ship!

Maybe our ship malfunctioned.

Dumb luck! A coincidence!

Hell, we got ten more combatants!

They couldn't possibly beat them all!

My victory is guaranteed!

The combatant 003 is severely damaged!

Nice going, Photon!

Look out!

What the hell is this guy?!

Both the 002 and 004 are also destroyed...

How can a mere flesh-and-blood destroy crafts powered...

by five thousand Brain Crystals?

With a unique Crystal coating worth fifty million?!

Use the Crystals from downed fleet to power gravity beams.

Aim all active guns at him!!

That would destabilize the active combatants!

And it would kill him!

You idiot, that's precisely the point!

What an intense gravity force!

And this is only an indirect impact...

Photon... huh?

How? How can he move in such a pressurized environment?

Another hit! Only two more left!

I mean, one more.

Release the rest of the troops from Nanadan!

Oh, he's got the...!!

What the...?

It's coming this way!

I know that!

What is with this guy?!

He's abnormal. Way too abnormal!

Photon, you're amazing! I'm proud to be your wife!

What's all this racket?

Ouch! What is this?

Hey, Photon!

Aun, are you okay?

Hell no! Why didn't you come after me? And who is this chick?

This chick?

Who do you think you are?

I am his wife, Keyne Aqua. Happy to make your acquaintance.

What are you talking about? We go back a long way, y'know!

I heard you got infatuated with some troubadour and left home...

Photon, let's hand her over to Papachump and go home.

And what were you doing with that chump?

Did you fall for him, too?

- That pervert? No thanks. - You sure?

Whatever. Photon, let's go home.

I will protect Keyne. I promised.

What promise?

Do you get it now? I'll pack up your stuff so you can go home.

Who said I was going? I'm coming with you.

- What for? Just go back home. - I'm coming!

- Go back home! - I'm coming!

- Listen, you're going back!! - No, I'm coming!!

To be continued

- So you do have feelings for... - Shut up! Shut up!

NEXT EPISODE

Why do I, the graceful and lovely Aun-chan, have to tag along...

with a woman like Keyne?

I'm here to keep Photon company.

I protect Keyne. I promised.

I have no feelings for Photon, and this whole thing stinks!

Eat up, Photon. My home-cooking will give you lots of stamina.

You pig! What do you need all that stamina for anyway?!

I'm gonna break them up!

Lashara

Leaves Home

Photon, the third episode: "Lashara Leaves Home"

Who the heck is Lashara?!

There's nothing like love. That's what keeps me going.

My heart palpitates at the slightest omen.

Hard knocks. False alarms. Hunt by instincts.

What a trouble-maker.

Hold your breath. Will it be another unrequited love?

Another heartbreak...?

Bad feelings are creeping up on me again.

In times of trouble, I count on you to come flying to my rescue.

I'll be in love again tomorrow, just as usual.

You always make me feel safe, my lucky charm.

Isn't it the most important thing there is?