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And since Suika is a pro at blending in with nature,

she'll ten billion percent realize what it's for.

B-But it's not like that makes it invisible, right?

Far from it.

They still have to bust outta there by force.

I'm sure they can do it!

They just need to sync up and work together!

Suika-chan's more than capable, so I'm not worried about her.

Her partner in crime leaves a bit to be desired, though.

He always comes through when it really counts!

I believe in you, Ginro!

Someone's come to save me!

I'm good to leave now, right?

It's cool if I just run away, right?

Special Technique: Not My Problem!

What are these called, again? Goats?

Their hides are sure to be nice, and I bet they taste good too.

Guess there're plenty of beasts we've never heard of out there, huh?

Perfect...

They're distracted loading the goats onto their boat, so this is my chance to escape.

There's nothing wrong with running, right?

I survived the petrification beam, so I'm not gonna throw my life away now.

That's right...

I survived.

Only me.

C'mon, is now really the time to be napping, Kinro?

We've gotta run away together!

Ah, whatever.

Guess I can carry you, ya lazy bum.

What is that thing rolling around?!

I thought it was a vegetable, but it must be a beast!

Suika? How?

It's my turn to help out!

I'll draw the enemies' attention!

If I keep them distracted, I'm sure Ginro will escape with the lab!

What if they catch you?

They'll petrify you for sure this time... or straight-up kill you!

It ran that way!

Hold still, dammit!

Seriously?

I don't have time to worry about this right now.

We're escaping together, after all.

Right, Kinro?

Ginro...

Ginro.

Ginro!

You weren't on the ship with the rest of us, so you might have escaped.

I can't see a thing, nor can I hear,

so I have no way to know for sure.

But I believe.

Even floating amidst this darkness, I know I'm right.

I'm certain you survived!

I just wish I could tell you one thing:

Think!

Think long and hard about what you're meant to do.

Dammit, even if you can't speak, I hear you loud and clear.

That stuck-up, straight-laced face of yours says it all.

Sorry, Kinro.

You'll have to wait here a bit longer.

Sit tight, and I'll be back with Senku to save everyone for real!

Over there!

You're mine!

All right!

I finally got my hands on this...

Huh?

The hell? It's just the shell of some fruit.

All right!

Freeze!

The mobile lab is amphibious, too! Talk about cool!

Nicely done, you two!

Senku!

We're surrounded!

Guess we should've seen this one coming.

I can't see a damn thing in this darkness!

I thought it was a boat, but then it started running on land!

Could it be some other kind of beast?

R-Right...

The islanders have never seen a vehicle that could move on its own.

It must just look like an animal to them.

I thought the same thing when I first saw it, after all.

Hurgle!

We can definitely use this to our advantage.

If we play it smart, we can keep them from finding out we survived!

But if we just start driving in front of them, they'll see the exhaust fumes.

They'll know immediately that this isn't an anim—

Are those flowers...

They're jasmine, I think.

We're pretty far south, so I guess they grow here.

What, are we having tea time now?

You want some jasmine tea?

Shells?

The ones you gathered earlier today, Amaryllis.

I never would've thought we'd find a use for the rotten ones.

We're gonna be pumping out exhaust either way, so we might as well make the fumes pack a punch.

We'll combine the amines from our sea shells with the skatole from our jasmine.

Skatole?

Even the name sounds nasty.

Mecha-Senku back on the scene!

It sure has been a while, huh?

Today, I'll be teaching you how to make crap!

I mean, something that smells like crap!

Simply steep some jasmine tea 'til it's stupidly strong, and then pour it over simmered meat!

I've wrapped the clams in the jasmine petals, so now we just need to warm them up a bit.

Why'd you need to acquire that?!

Just get it out of your ass like a normal person!

We just need the smell, man.

As an added bonus, we'll even toss in some sulfur to add a nice hint of fart, free of charge!

The lab really does have everything...

Yuck!

I was right! It really was just some smelly beast!

Let's go!

We made it out with the lab!

Our great escape was a success!

Now we can finally give Kohaku-chan the makeover of a lifetime!

It was too dark to say for sure,

but we think it was a giant beast.

Just to be safe, why don't we make some fake footprints while it's still dark?

There's a grotto nearby called the Sapphire Cave.

We can lay low there, since it's well-hidden and only accessible by sea.

The water in this cave is so blue and sparkly!

It's like that one place in Italy... What was it called, again?

The, er, Blue Grotto or something?

Grottos like this are carved out by tidal erosion.

I'm pretty sure only the people of my village know about this spot.

We should be safe here for a while.

Perhaps it was just a beast!

But at the same time, perhaps not!

It's hard to say without more information.

But if by some chance it was actually survivors from the boat,

I'd be in a real pickle, wouldn't I?

I want you to search very carefully. Do I make myself clear?

Every forest.

Every village.

Every house!

Every single inch of this island.

Are you sure they'll still hold the selection after all the ruckus we caused?

That's not how a lady would sit, Kohaku.

They will.

Mozu wouldn't miss it for the world.

He's the complete opposite of Minister Ibara.

He relies solely on his strength, and completely throws caution to the wind.

The only thing he's worried about is seeing cute girls.

Wow!

A cornucopia of tropical fruits?

Well done, Amaryllis!

Sorry, but this is all I could gather.

It's mostly just stuff like coconuts.

This is more than enough!

With the stuff in our mobile lab and a little bit of science,

we'll transform these everyday fruits into everything we need.

It's time for Kohaku-chan's grand bombshell makeover to truly begin!

We have to make all this?

Yup, by noon, too.

Looking cute sure does take a lot of work, huh?

We've gotta perform this makeover at top speed.

First up is the biggest hurdle, your hairstyle.

Let's see what we're working with here.

Ba-boom!

How the hell is your hair so unruly?!

You're one to talk, Senku-chan.

No wonder she had it tied up...

We'll mix up some coconut oil from this southern island with sodium hydroxide.

Then we'll toss in our good ol' friend, sulfuric acid.

Very nice!

It's great to finally have the lab back!

Lastly, we add some salt and oil to thicken it up, and it's ready.

My hair feels completely rejuvenated!

All that's left is to dry it!

Look at that muscle-powered hairdryer go!

So now Kohaku's hair will be smooth and silky like Ruri's, right?

Can't wait!

Why?!

Those are some intense follicles, man.

Looks like Kohaku-chan's hair is just as tough as she is.

Maybe some conditioner will help?

Hair is a science, too.

Oh?

Each strand of hair is wrapped in a cuticle, kind of like the sheath of a bamboo shoot.

When you lather up with shampoo, the dirt and grime are removed,

but it causes the protective layer to get ragged.

That explains why her hair is so stiff right after washing it.

This is the first science talk from Senku I really want to understand!

We could all use some hair tips, after all.

Everyone except for me, that is.

With the hair cortex exposed by the alkali, we'll add a bit of sugar into the mix.

Combine it with a weak acid, and it'll calm the negatively charged surface.

No way we're gonna understand this...

Finally, we use a coconut to...

Don't worry, the ingredients are super simple!

Honey, lemon, and coconut?

Those sure are some yummy ingredients!

Since the cuticles got ravaged while washing,

we'll add some natural oils to re-moisturize them.

Yes! Finally!

Her hair is soft, silky, and flowing!

Up next...

We need to grind this up into a fine powder.

Chrome and Magma helped me extract a ton of this mica from the treasure dungeon.

The white one comes from sericite.

The red and yellow ones come from hematite.

It's a type of iron oxide.

Mix them all together with some coconut oil, and we're done.

Glit-ter? F-Founda-what?

You've completely lost me, man.

Just think of them as battle-ready tools that will aid Kohaku's infiltration.

Is makeup really "battle-ready"?

Wow!

How did you do this?!

All I gave you was some fruit!

Can you make me some, too?

So I just have to paint my face with this, and I'll become cute through the power of science?

You know you don't have to hold everything like it's a weapon, right?!

Kohaku, you...

Kohaku-chan, your chances of getting selected just keep getting lower and lower.

Maybe we should put forward more than one candidate.

Though the only other girl we have is Suika, and she's too young.

Let me fix this, please!

Listen, Kohaku. You're the type whose hair does most of the heavy lifting.

All you need is a touch of makeup.

Let's not put too much around your eyes, either.

Just a little for your lashes and water lines.

Tha-thump!

Well, guess she passed the heart throb test.

Kohaku looks like a priestess! She's so pretty!

She is Ruri-chan's sister, after all.

You're pretty good at this, huh, Amaryllis?

These science-powered cosmetics are incredible.

Which gives me an interesting idea.

You said we should put forward more than one candidate, right?

Why don't you let me try something out?

Ten billion percent not gonna work.

Oh, I don't know, Senku-chan. If you keep your mouth shut, it just might.

His voice would definitely give him away.

Fortunately for me, I can disguise my voice with ease.

Wow! He sounds just like a girl!

Gen is on the daintier side, but unfortunately he's a bit tall for a girl.

Th-This is definitely not gonna work, right?

Absolutely not.

So we need someone petite who has at least a somewhat high-pitched voice...

If there's one thing I look forward to each year, it's this wonderful harem selection process.

Looks like the selection is finally getting started.

Yeah.

Time to see if our mad science beauty mods will rise to the occasion.

Is that what we're calling them?!

Line up, ladies!

The most beautiful among you will be chosen to join the master's harem and become his property!

It's a great honor, y'know!

Not a bad crop this year.

Lots of cuties.

Ginro, why are you hiding behind me?

B-B-Because...

I'm a guy!

I don't wanna join some dude's harem!

We're not actually joining his harem, idiot.

These old eyes of mine were only searching for that runaway beast...

But it appears they've found something far more lovely hiding here!

Very nice indeed!

Looks like my long, hard search is being rewarded after all.

Don't take her...

I'm begging you!

We've only just married!

Your point?

Shit!

Don't do it, dumbass!

You're just gonna get petrified or killed!

Please, restrain yourself a while longer.

I've seen enough people turned to stone already.

Five years ago, my friends were petrified, and I've waited patiently for this day ever since.

We're going to infiltrate the master's harem and save everyone, your wife included.

Amaryllis...

I always thought you were just some timid girl.

Well!

Let's have the other girls introduce themselves.

You, woman!

M-My name is Amaryllis!

I'm sorry, I just get so flustered around big, strong men!

Little ol' me, taking part in the selection?

It's just too embarrassing for me to handle!

B-B-But, I'll do my best!

What a terrifying transformation!

She's a pro!

Okay! You pass!

All right, next!

Here we go.

Please don't pick me. Please don't pick me. Please don't pick me.

Next!

I-I'm...

I'm next, aren't I?

Imitating Amaryllis-chan's cutesy, bashful act is gonna be a bit hard for you, right?

You should go for the overly energetic, ditzy girl vibe instead.

Next!

My name is Koha—wait, uh...

Kohaku here!

People know me as a fight—

I mean, people know me as the girl who's bursting with energy!

Nice to meetcha!

Th-This is tough.

K-K-Kohaku-chan!

That sucked! You were all over the place!

Well, she is easy on the eyes, after all.

And these old eyes of mine...

certainly appreciate a woman with curves.

You'll do just fine.

What was that about, Moz-kun?

There was a bee.

It is the season, after all.

Ah, is that right?

Okay! You pass!

Kohaku-chan, was it?

You're...

actually really strong, aren't you?

You're just my type.

I don't know what you're up to, but it's really none of my business.

Mess with my beloved harem, however, and I'll swiftly put an end to whatever it is you're planning.

I'll sneak over and visit you sometime.

I'm looking forward to our next encounter, if you catch my drift.

If by "encounter" you mean a fight, then I'm always ready.

All right, lastly, you there.

Introduce yourself, please.

We saw how he helped take back the lab.

Ginro does what needs to be done.

I'm Ginro—

I mean, the name's Gin-chan!

And I don't know the first thing about being cute!

He really does not want to be chosen!

A tomboy!

You're so petite, yet you act so tough! How cute!

You absolutely pass!

He's got surprisingly diverse taste!

One way or another, we all made it through.

We've cleared the first hurdle.

Now it's time to infiltrate the enemy base!

Now, then...

The mission to steal the petrification beam is finally entering full swing.

This is exhilarating.