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Step Jun, Step Jun, Step Jun

Come on, come on, come on

Step

J

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Hai!

I sensed you on a secret frequency

and was captivated by your radiance

And seeing you with my million-bit vision

The circuits of my heart

Ah, they're going wild!

The forces of love move me as they will

So I've embraced the mystery

If it's for the sake of the one you love

Why, there's nothing you couldn't do!

Oh, the heartful, heartful mechanic

the slightest movements of a pure heart

The heartful, heartful mechanic

makes true your dream-colored heartbeats

Step Jun, Step Jun, Step Jun!

Your hot desire! Come on, come on, input!

The Malfunction at the Harbor Function!

Yes, hello! This is the head of the Harbor Festival Committee.

Hello? Yes, hello?

Hello there, ol' pal Mr. Turtle!

He's singing "The Tortoise and the Hare", which begins with a "Hello".

Nobody in the world walks as slow as you, that's for sure!

Why are you so darn slow --

Kichinosuke! What are you even doing?

- Ph-Phone for you. - From who?

The Harbor Festival.

A festival can't pick up a phone to call me, now can it.

Hi! This is the Nonomiya residence!

May I speak to Jun, please?

Yes, this is her...

A heartfelt congratulations!

Congratulations?!

Yes! After whittling down our candidates,

you've been selected as a finalist for Miss Harbor Festival!

WH-WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY?!

N-Now hold on a minute...

This is Jun Nonomiya you're talking to...

Indeed you are, and that's why we're reaching out to you today.

Wait...

I don't remember applying for this contest in the first place!

Happens often, I'm afraid...

Someone close to you secretly applied on your behalf!

At any rate,

we look forward to you taking part!

Are you kidding me...?

There'll be a grand parade on the day of the event.

See you there!

Agh! Hello?

J-Just hold on a minute!

Hello? Hello?!

What the heck? What's a Moose Harbor Festival?

Not "moose", moron! "Miss'!

You must have seen one before.

You know, the congratulation ball pops open, and the winner gets a crown!

Way to go, Jun!

A super big Banzai!

Oh please, enough of that...

There's no way a little shrimp like me would ever win the crown.

Someone's having fun at my expense!

I can understand having a bit of fun, but this is too far!

Who on earth would nominate Jun like this?

Dear!!!

Wait, don't tell me you have an idea who did this?

W-Well, can't say that I don't, I guess...

- So you know, Daddy! - Yup.

Who was it?! I want a name this instant!

It was you?!

What is wrong with you?! Why would you send in Jun's picture?

D-Didn't send hers, though.

Whose picture, then?

...One of you, back in your younger days.

WHAT?! What would compel you to do that?!

Uh, w-well...

Wanted to see what'd happen if I submitted you to the contest, y'know?

So wait, you were really that gorgeous back when you were young?

This is no laughing matter, Jun!

More importantly, what now?

It won't be long until the truth gets out.

I mean jeepers, I figured you were gonna get cut right at the start!

You really think I'm that ugly, do you?

J-Joke! Just jokin', honest!

You can't pass that off as a joke!!!

Fine, got it...

I'm just gonna go to the festival office and apologize.

Oh no, you won't!

We need to uphold our reputation!

If word of this leaks out, it's going to reflect badly on us.

Yeah, but... What do we do, then?

You just leave that to me!

You have a plan, Jun?

We'll let the Master of Destruction handle it.

Your ol' man's a real piece of work for his age, ain't he...

Please Zero, is there anything you can do?

Gettin' disqualified's gonna be your best bet.

Okay!

What's a good way to do it?

Head on back home and dress up like a kid, the younger the better.

Dress up like a kid...?

I'll meet ya at the Harbor Park in one hour.

Thanks a bunch.

Here I am!

Yo!

Gotta say, not bad!

Here, take these.

No way! That's going to be way too embarrassing...

Ya dope.

Gonna be way more embarrassin' if the truth gets out.

What? You're saying that Jun Nonomiya has a child?

Sure does! Here she is, right here.

Can't be Miss Harbor Festival if you're a mom, right?

Oh, that's my mommy!

Well that's bizarre, they look nothing alike.

But them two are family for real!

If Jun Nonomiya wins this, you guys'll be a laughingstock.

That WOULD be true...

But I'm afraid there's some conflicts with the details she submitted.

Crud... an application.

So, Jun Nonomiya, 14 years old.

Could a 14-year-old really have a daughter in primary school?

Y-You think I'm in primary school?!

Kindergarten, then...?

Mean! Meanie! So mean! Mean mean mean!!!

H-Hey! We ain't done here yet!

On your way, now!

We have no intention of walking back our decisions.

Now get out of here at once!

How 'bout that, huh...

Woulda never dreamed he'd know so much about ya.

...What now?

Yoko...

Well now, what are you two up to out here?

Could ask you the same question!

Oh, just dropping by the office here.

The Harbor Festival Office?

I should just tell you now since news will spread soon,

I've been selected as a finalist for Miss Harbor Festival.

Y-You're kiddin', you too?!

The manager here is an acquaintance of my father,

so I just dropped in for a quick visit.

See you!

Zero...

Talk about a crap sandwich... big one, too.

The manager will be here shortly! Please just wait over there.

Thank you.

So, how many candidates are left?

There's 15 remaining! Oh, and that reminds me...

There's another girl the same age as you!

- The same age as me? - Yes, her name is Nonomiya.

Nonomiya...

It can't be Jun...?

Could I perhaps get a look at her picture?

Of course! It'll take just one moment, I'll go get it right away.

Jun... in a contest like this?

That's... that's way too ridiculous!

- Jun, welcome home! - Welcome back!

Hey, guys.

Jun, hurry!

There's a bunch of people waiting for you!

People?

Newspaper people and photographers!

From the papers?

About Miss Harbor Festival!

Jun! Where do you think you're going?!

Well, I'm afraid Jun isn't in the restaurant right now...

When'll she be back?

We want to get her reaction to reaching the finals!

And I gotta get her picture!

W-Well, once she's available, I can...

- Enough! Kichinosuke! - Jun! No running away!

Here's the girl you're waiting for!

Jun...?

Ah, you must be her sister! Know where your big sister is?

Big sister...?

Ah!

Th-That's right, Big Sis is staying with a relative right now!

Huh, that's a shame. Hey, we'll try again later.

Mind lettin' us know when she's back? If you don't mind.

How the heck did this thing blow up so much?

Well, we know the complete bonehead who started it, at least!

Sorry...

Okay, this is getting to be too much. Let's just apologize already.

You don't gotta apologize!

Not at all!

Well, what do we do then?

This is going to get even worse if this drags out!

All you gotta do is take part in the contest.

But it was Mom's picture...!

How can I show my face with that as a lead-in?

Then how about Mom takes part instead? Heh heh heh.

Kichinosuke, enough of your foolishness!

Besides, all of this is his fault!

Dear! You go take part!

Y-You're kidding, ME?!

Big brudder! You okay, big brudder?

Big brudder...

Ah... the contest starts tomorrow.

What should I even do?

Good morning.

Agh! Y-Yoko?

Shall we walk to school together?

So, it appears you're a finalist as well. Let's both give it our all now!

W-Well... about that...

Oh, I'm so excited!

We'll see who best fits the title of Miss Harbor Festival in front of all those people.

Hey!

Why don't we use this to settle things?

The girl who ranks lower will swear to leave Zero alone for good.

Zero?!

But of course! Unless something about this is a bit too inconvenient for you.

Hey you!

How many times do I have to tell you to not bring your bike here?!

The noise from my bike can't hold a candle to your yellin'.

Kanou!!!

If you don't start listening to me, I'll have you expelled faster than you can blink!

Heh, fallin' back on expulsion again, are ya?

You're the demon of this school! The ruin! The most shameless one of all!

Oh, ya think? Sorry, there's kids way more shameless than me.

And just who would they happen to be.

Hey, we're in middle school, ain't we?

We oughta know better than to flash our goodies for Miss Harbor Festival!

Miss Harbor Festival...?

Who are they!

I want names! Now spit them out!

You're telling us to drop out of the contest?!

That's right.

We've decided that this is no business for middle school students.

But still, it's far too late for that!

Oh, it's really not...

The Harbor Festival Office was quite understanding when we raised our concerns.

...Any complaints?

For a while there, we had no idea how this would turn out!

But thanks to you, our restaurant will manage to get by without losing face.

Okay, you go ahead and eat it all up!

Tonight, you're our only customer!

Agh... hate to say it, but I can't eat another bite.

Oh, come now!

It's not like you to hold back on a free meal!

Yep, she's right!

I'm cookin' you up all the meat we got in our fridge!

Okay, let's see you clean that plate!

L-Look, I ain't jokin', I'm stuffed -- !

Now now, no need to hold back.

Nope... c-can't!

Hey Zero, shall we attend the Harbor Festival together tomorrow?

Oh wow, you want to go with me?

Jackpot!

Papa! Roast this boy up some more meat!

- The best we have, you hear? - Oh yeah, just leave it to me!

Huh...?

It's Yoko!

Oh my, quite the lovely party, isn't it.

Um... I'm afraid we're closed for business this evening.

Oh, I'll be on my way soon.

I just came to let Jun know the wonderful news!

Wonderful news...?

It turns out we'll both be able to participate in Miss Harbor Festival after all!

What?! You're kidding!

...The hell's goin' on, Yoko.

My father went and had a heart-to-heart with the principal.

"I implore you to reconsider! The Harbor Festival is a wholesome event!"

"Why, to not let these girls participate is utter nonsense of the highest order!"

...And that swayed the principal, huh.

But of course! And I have the documents to prove it.

Well, Jun? I expect we'll both put in our best effort.

Hey, Yoko!

What do I do...

Thrown right back into the blender...

...Yoko.

Look... you had to know Jun doesn't want to take part.

Oh, because it'll reveal her fraud?

Geez, know all about it, huh!

Still, I haven't passed on the principal's okay to the festival office yet.

What sorta game you playin'.

I'd be happy to leave this in your hands, if you join me as my date tomorrow.

For the whole damn day, I bet.

There's a luxury cruise ship from England,

currently docked at our harbor and hosting a grand party.

Well?

All right! Give me a call once you've made up your mind.

Bye bye...

Zero...

...Hmm?

Don't worry 'bout a thing! I got your back.

- Really...? - Yep!

I'm headin' out now. Tell your folks thanks.

Zero!

Don't forget about going to the festival tomorrow!

Yay!

A date with Zero! A whole day of fun with Zero! Yahoo!

Yippeeeee!

She thinks he's gonna go with her...

It's so sad.

Should I go with this one?

Or maybe this one... Hey, which do you think?

Same result either way...

Oh come on! At least think about it a little!

Dressing yourself up won't help.

Not one bit, pico.

Oh really! Just what are you trying to say?

Nothing at all will ever look good on me, is that it?

Hey, hold on! Where are you going?

I can't tell her the truth...!

Sure can't...

Oh my... all the finalists are so beautiful!

Yep, Yoko wouldn't have stood a chance if she took part.

Hey, so what happened with Zero?

Wasn't he supposed to come with you today?

I called multiple times, but he never picked up.

Where could he have gone?

Juuuuuun!

Ah! Hey Mako.

Guess what, I just saw Yoko and Zero together!

Huh?! They're together?

Yeah...

They were all dressed up and heading in a car to the pier.

Where that English cruise ship is docked?

- Here it is, the Queen Roman. - Wow, now that's a ship!

So I'm guessing the two of them are in there?

Let's go check it out, Jun!

Your invitations?

Invitations?

This is an exclusive party hosted by the captain.

So it's a party...

Party won't end until tonight, he said.

- What a pity... - Let's go, Jun.

Okay...

This is no good at all! You promised to deliver!

Find a replacement at once!

S-Sure, I'll figure something out.

I-It's you!

Agh! You're from the Festival Office --

- AGGGGGH!!! - Please wait, young lady!

W-Wait..

I don't want any part of that contest!!!

Please, young lady, I have a request -- !

The heck's your problem, creep?

Looking to kidnap Jun, huh?

B-But really, I'm not!

I just wanted her to hand over a bouquet!

Huh...? A bouquet?

To who?

The captain of this ship...

Our original girl wasn't able to make it!

So please, I'm begging you...

A bouquet... at the party?

You mean me?!

Come on, Zero, you can't act like that here!

Ain't much of a party then, if ya ask me...

Zero!!!

Ladies and gentlemen!

On behalf of the Harbor Festival Office,

we now offer the captain Jack Myers a bouquet, handed over by a cute Japanese girl!

Thank you very much.

Th-That's Jun!!!

Oh! What a cute young lady.

Zero!

- Fight! - Here goes...

- Big brudder! - One more...

- Fight! - Here goes...

Okay, big brudder, let's speed things up!

Whaaaaa?

Wagh! Cut it out, Yukinojo!

I'm running out of oil!!!

Big brudder, you're so good!

That's it for me... Oops, I broke.

Big brudder, you're so boring! Come on, let's play more!

Geez, you're a handful... Well, let's head somewhere else.

I wonder how Jun's doing?

I hope she's all right...

Zero... this is getting really awkward.

Keep it chill, okay?

Just workin' our way over to the exit.

To the exit?

- Now! Make a break for it! - Zero!

Zero, wait!!!

Zero!

Jun, pick up the dang pace!

Hold on! I'm going to need to take off this kimono first!

Then catch up after you head to the can!

Oh come on! Zero, you're so mean!

Doin' a fine job.

Here, you can have this back!

Zero, waaaaaait!

...The heck was that all about?

Phew, talk about a shock.

Who'd guess you'd sneak into that party... 'Specially dressed like that.

Ah, I tell you, it's a relief to get that kimono off!

...Huh?

The heck's goin' on there?

All right!

We're proud to announce the winners of the Harbor Festival Costume Contest!

Our winning pair are wearing marvelous robot costumes!

Here they are, the brother-and-sister duo of Kichinosuke and Yukinojo!

Th-Them too?!

Kichinosuke...

And as congratulations, Miss Harbor Festival will now present them their trophy!

- All right!!! - Banzai!!!

Okay Kichinosuke, let's get that helmet off of you first.

Uh... sorry, it doesn't come off.

I'll give you a hand.

Hey, c'mon... stop!

C'mon, you're gonna bust me!

Cut it out!

Kichinosuke, no!

No way!

- I said no, already! - Leave my big brudder alone!

They're gonna break those two if we don't do somethin'!

Yes, but what should we do?

C'mon, fly already, ya nincompoop!

Take to the damn skies!

Okay, got it!!!

They're UFOs?!

Zero, hold up already!

Oh, hell no!

I've had my fill of messin' around with you looney tunes!

Please, just settle down! We can have a nice walk...

Zero, waaaait!

So, Zero? Shall we have ourselves a nice little stroll?

Okay?

'Cause boy, am I ever sweet on you!

We're at the amusement park

On a date, eating ice cream

My crocodile tears are shining

in the illumination of the shuttle loop

But because of his warm kindness

I flash my practiced smile

But it's all a dream, isn't it?

Reality: 100% Hopeless Crush

Looks: Beep Beep Beep... 100

Sports: Beep Beep Beep... 100

Popularity: Beep Beep Beep... 120

That would be his data

Looks: Beep Beep Beep... 30

Sports: Beep Beep Beep... 20

Popularity: Beep Beep Beep... 10

And that would be my data...

*computer beeping*

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Tonight's projected chance of love... 0!

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Finally, summer has arrived!

Normally, I'd want to go to the mountains or the beach.

However, since my Japanese grades are so poor,

I'm stuck with a whole week of remedial classes!

But my heart's still a-flutter all the same!

That's because Zero's there as well!

Ooh, what should I make for our lunch tomorrow?

Hai! Step Jun!

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