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As countries worldwide

battle discrete yet fierce information warfare...

...two countries are at a standoff.

Ostania in the east, and Westalis in the west.

Westalis launched Operation Strix to find out the movements

of key figures

in the Ostanian government, who are plotting a war.

Highly skilled Agent Twilight was put in charge of the operation.

The man with 100 different faces was given a mission

to create a family.

Father, Loid Forger, a psychiatrist.

His true identity is a spy, codenamed Twilight.

Mother, Yor Forger, a city hall employee.

Her true identity is an assassin, codenamed Thorn Princess.

Daughter, Anya Forger.

Her true identity is being a telepath who can read minds.

Dog, Bond Forger.

A psychic canine that can glimpse into the future.

For their own personal interests, they created a fake family.

The mission continues,

as the three of them hide their identities from each other.

Tasty ice cream.

Hey, if you eat something cold like that too quickly, you'll get a stomachache.

This is Anya's Special Triple Scoop Ice Cream, so I'll be fine.

What kind of reasoning is that?

Hey, Bond,

chocolate is poisonous for you, so don't you dare lick it.

Oh my, Anya,

you've got ice cream all over your mouth.

Thank you very much.

That is...

Yor, that stall seems to be famous for their apple pudding.

Would you like one?

Oh, that looks delicious!

You never know who is watching or when.

For the sake of Operation Strix,

I have to demonstrate how happy our family is.

What about that one?

What does Anya want next...? Oh!

Balloons! Anya wants balloons next!

I'll hold on to lots of balloons and fly!

Let's go, Bond!

It's crowded, so don't run.

Bond?

What in the world?!

Are you all right?

A bad guy was riding a tank-like car and going crazy!

That ice cream looks good.

- That guy is handsome! - I'll ask her out today!

Look at all those people without a care in the world.

I've had enough.

Why do I have to work even on a holiday? Damn it!

And why am I the only one who had to come in? This is unfair!

"You have a bad attitude," they say.

Well, you barely pay me anything and make me work like a dog!

How dare these people relax and enjoy their holiday!

Damn it!

I'm over here, coming into work and removing rubble!

Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!

I wish all of you would disappear!

A suspicious guy... Is he the bad guy?

What's wrong? Didn't you want a balloon?

Anya?

I have to chase after that could-be bad guy.

But Father and Mother can't find out that I read his mind.

Hey.

Anya wants to go home.

What? Already?

But we just got here.

What's wrong? She was so excited just a second ago.

Does her stomach hurt from all that ice cream?

Or is she upset about something else? Or...

Um... um...

Oh, right! Anya wants to go home and study!

Then I'll get a bunch of Stella Stars!

Anya! You want to study on your day off? How admirable!

I see. Okay.

She's finally taking it seriously, huh?

I can't waste this opportunity.

- Let's go home right away. - Yes!

Somehow, I was able to cover it up. Anya is a genius.

What should I do? I don't know where he went.

Why are you acting so restless?

M... My professor told me that I can learn a lot of things

just by being outside.

Is that right?

I expect no less from a professor at Eden College.

Indeed, learning isn't only about sitting in a classroom.

Fieldwork is just as important.

Remember to ask whenever you have a question.

Yes.

It's the could-be bad guy! He's riding a tank-like car!

So he really was the bad guy!

What is it?

Father, do construction people

not get any days off?

No, I'm sure they do, like everyone else.

Recently, working conditions have improved quite a bit and--

But look!

Working on a holiday, huh?

He has dark circles under his eyes.

His complexion, irritated skin,

and sunken cheeks tell me

that he's under a lot of stress.

Is he not given enough time off?

That aside...

He seems to be demolishing,

but he's starting from the outside, without clearing up the interior.

Is the supervisor here?

If he keeps that up, it could lead to a big accident.

At any rate, he's being too careless.

I'm getting a bad feeling...

Disgusting!

Damn it!

I knew it...

Yor, please stay here with them.

- Father! - Loid!

Damn it!

All of you are just looking down on me!

He's taking that heavy machinery outside?

We're next to the park. I have to stop him before there are casualties.

What should I do? Hit his jaw with a rock and knock him unconscious?

But I can’t aim that well through the window.

The wires... Here they are.

If you notice me, please stop.

Get out of my way!

You leave me with no choice.

Father's battling a tank!

Anya,

please stand back with Bond.

What?

Mother!

Are you hurt anywhere?

Yes, yes.

Thankfully, I still have some hair left.

Isn't that right, Marron?

I'm glad you're all right.

Mother! Super Acrobat Crush!

Oh! Uh, no!

I just happened to practice that move after seeing it at a circus.

Our power is equal, huh? Well then...

You're overworked. Get some sleep.

We protected peace!

A balloon...

No, that's not correct.

I've taught you that already.

For this problem, use this equation.

Father, Anya wants to watch anime.

You're the one who said you wanted to study.

Today, we're going all out.

Come on, try solving that problem on your own.

Father, you're the devil.

You can do it, Anya.

Today, I'm going

to go all out and cook

a big feast just for you, Anya.

Maybe I'll make your favorite Hamburg steak.

And as a secret ingredient, I'll add all of your favorite things.

Chocolate, pudding, peanuts...

We may have protected peace,

but now Anya's peace is in danger!

Sergei Ostosky.

An executive in the Economics Committee in charge of trade in the East.

He served as an officer in the Army Commissariat

and is anti-West through and through.

Because he has been unjustly limiting the export of strawberries to the West,

our country is in a strawberry shortage.

As a result, Foreign Minister Brantz was infuriated

the other day

when he saw that his birthday cake had no strawberries on it.

At this rate, it may turn into a diplomatic issue. Do something about it.

Understood.

You need a professional who can forge a state seal?

Yes. As long as I can create a fake export permit,

I should be fine.

I can't think of anybody,

but I can introduce you to someone who might have connections.

Is that person trustworthy?

Don't worry.

I have him under control.

Thank you for your help. Sorry to bother you.

No worries.

If it leads to peace between the East and West,

that is also part of my mission.

Dr. Forger.

- About the upcoming conference... - Oh,

are the dates set?

LOVE

Oh, Senpai...

You are just so wonderful.

I will establish peace between

the East and West no matter what, just for you.

So this is the informant's lair, huh?

What a childish little trap.

WHAT'S FOUR-LEGGED IN THE MORNING, TWO- LEGGED AT NOON, AND THREE-LEGGED AT NIGHT?

Not bad, lady.

Are you Franklin, the informant?

Oh? Are you a fan? Want my autograph?

Good day. Or rather, good evening.

I have a job offer.

Oh, you're his acquaintance?

I got nervous for nothing.

Franky Franklin.

You're just as goofy as your name sounds.

That's just my alias while I work at the tobacco shop.

I am good at what I do, though.

For a pretty lady like you, I can offer a special discounted price.

I have chosen the wrong person it seems.

Hey, wait! I'll do my job, I swear!

All of you are lacking a sense of humor! Jeez!

I don't need your autograph, but rather one from a government official.

A forged document? Okay!

If you give me the necessary details, I can ask my friends in that field.

What document? What's the pay? When is it due?

What's your favorite food? Do you like movies?

I won't share any details.

As long as you introduce me to your friend,

I can commission them on my own.

You don't trust me at all, huh?

I don't have time either.

I have to make an appointment quickly.

The foreign minister's son is celebrating his birthday in half a month.

Just do as I say.

If you refuse to cooperate,

I can send you to prison, so don't forget that.

You have a nasty personality.

But you know, you can't meet the forger without me.

For underground people like me,

connections are everything.

Come. Take me to this person yourself.

Oh! You're so aggressive!

We can't go right away! I don't even have his address!

Call him.

You just listened to "Hearts of East and West,"

the theme song for Berlint in Love.

Now onto our next segment, "Let Me Talk About Work!"

A listener nicknamed "King Scruffy" wrote in.

Thank you, as always.

"I recently went to Bayan on a business trip."

"When I stopped by a bar and ordered whiskey..."

That's the place?

Don't complain even if he doesn't show up.

He doesn't go outside because the State Security Service

knows what he looks like.

If he doesn't come, I'll think of another plan.

Let's go.

Wait a second!

If you go inside, you'll look out of place and suspicious.

A lot of people from the underground come to this club.

Then disguise me so that I can fit in.

I must complete this mission successfully for Senpai's sake.

Well then...

A... Are you ready, honey?

I know I'm the one who suggested this, but I'm so nervous!

Is this a date? Can I call this a date?!

I'm ready, darling.

I hate this. I hate this. I hate this.

If Senpai sees me like this, that would be the end for me.

By the way, if you came up with this plan out of self-interest,

I will shoot you dead once my job is done.

I did not!

A lot of couples come to this club!

You're the one who insisted on coming,

so you have to make some sacrifices. Okay?

I can't deny that it was out of some self-interest.

Anyway, let's go!

Whoa there. You can't come in without a referral.

It's me, Bob.

Franky?!

I didn't recognize you, since you were with a woman.

Don't underestimate me. Isn't she a beauty?

Sup.

No way! You got a girlfriend, Franky?

- Yeah. - Sup...

Are you serious? Finally?

Unbelievable!

You guys will find love someday too. Good luck.

Sup...

Hey! Paul!

Look, look! She's my girlfriend--

I don't mind shooting you right here, right now.

I am sorry.

I was overcome with the desire to get back at everyone.

There he is.

What's up, Quill?

Long time no see.

- How's business? - I have a job offer.

Come on!

Who is she?

I'll tell you the details once you accept.

This is how much I'll pay. I need it in five days.

This price and schedule is ridiculous.

I came all the way here since you're an old friend,

but it was a waste of time.

Hey!

Ask someone else. I'm busy with a new client right now.

Wait, Quill!

Hey, listen.

Bring me enough money to make me want to listen.

That's not what I mean.

Those two people who are following us

are most likely State Security Service. Are they your guests?

Franky, don't tell me you got caught?

Don't be stupid! As if I'd mess up like that!

This is bad. What should we do?

Did your "new client" mess up?

That must be it!

Didn't I tell you to choose your jobs wisely?

As if you can talk!

Damn it. I won't let them catch me!

Hey, idiot!

Get up.

Wow, you're amazing!

Are you stupid? Why would you get yourself involved?

They saw us together, so it's too late anyway.

However,

if you feel indebted to me,

leave your client who's stupid enough to get caught, and accept my offer.

Of course, I can guarantee...

your safety.

She's more trustworthy than a random rich person out there.

But...

Watch out!

You little...

You're mistaken! I didn't do it just to hug you!

They shot a gun!

Look! Here! The bullet grazed me and it hurts!

Right here!

Shut up. I know.

Oh, that knife from earlier...

I guess you didn't need my help.

Haha...

Let's go west down 13th Street and hide somewhere for now.

- Then we can talk. - No, wait.

That area has a lot of stores owned by informers.

There's an abandoned underground passage here.

Let's use it to go south.

You're an informant after all, huh?

Don't underestimate me.

I've been living in this country my whole life.

I can evade you people from the West if I put my mind to it.

Then why do you side with us?

You're wrong.

I'm not on anyone's side.

I just hate the way the East handles things.

This country is suffocating.

That's why I make trouble.

I'm like a rebellious teenager.

I get that feeling.

How lame. You're pathetic.

You really have a nasty personality!

I bet nobody likes you!

Shut up or I'll kill you.

One copy of the Daily Ost, please.

Welcome, unfriendly lady.

The thing you ordered is here.

He finished it as fast as he could.

Although, he's charging five times more.

Thanks.

If I may ask...

You didn't call those

people from the State Security Service yourself, did you?

What are you talking about?

For having such a pretty face, what you do is brutal.

By the way,

do you have any friends who forge antiquities?

- How about a locksmith? - Huh?

I'll ask for your service again soon.

Absolutely not! If I keep working with you,

I'll lose all my friends!

I'm never doing this again!

‎ORIGINAL WORK BY TATSUYA ENDO SERIALIZED ‎ON SHUEISHA'S SHONEN JUMP PLUS

Subtitle translation by: Kiko Morita