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H Age. Wars fought through military force had been eradicated. Rather than with military force, conflicts were now fought with special mics that could meddle with the human psyche. They were called Hypnosis Mics. Women used these mics to establish the Party of Words. They succeeded in their coup d'état and took control of the Japanese government.

H Age Year 3

Chuohku

Special Correctional Cell

Who's there?

I...

have always wondered whether an oni would cry.

But you've taught me...

oni do cry.

What are you talking about? How did you get in here?

It's quite a simple thing for me.

Do you know who I am?

Director of Corrections for the Party of Words, Natsuki Shuro!

I am inviting you to the feast of the oni.

These two are the hope that you stole from me.

You're all—

With this, we now stand at the Gate of Beginnings.

At last, the time which had stopped will begin to flow again!

I don't think it's a runaway!

Yeah, there's no gettin' away!

Cowards will be slayed!

Lay down and pass away?

Over my dead body!

Yes, yes

No hints about your fate

Once more into the fray

Alright

Let's get this started

Retreat's not an option this time

Not with that wild headline

(How'd you like that?)

Anti-crime bill vs your own mind

Freeze! Hold up!

We can say whatever we like

Because our word is law here

Or military orders, hear?

Looks like our words still aren't clear

The lone surviving singer

Is, of course, the Kalavinka

Just as it's a mic's destiny to be a rhyme flinger

The Trojan horse of rhyme

Is what we ride astride

Into this rockin' battle royale!

Both my routine comedy stock

And my ad-libbed talk

Are made to go right to the top

Laughing all the way

We'll be the ones to escape

On that ark that Noah made

I would not hesitate to educate

A single soul, even the apostate

We're taking it from the top

Outside rehearsal, there are no stops

You won't know real from fake

Wandering aimlessly

With no ID, except my mind's own sanctity

Just watch and weep from that location

By the name of 'alienation'

Existence is the seed of infinite creation

Frankly, at least words are still free when you've got zero in funds!

That's how you all have always been

Scattering lives to the wind

No matter what is made known to you, you remain

Empty and vacant

This world is ever and still

Founded upon sacrifice

All the party people of tonight

Are all wishing for a hater-free moment

But as the clock strikes midnight

I'm stuck here counting fxxxin' beans!

Claw your way back up

Rise from the dead

Carve open this believable plot

Along with it

You'll be free

All our lingering emotional strife

Is packed into our mics

We can't just rewind

Frustrating as it is

Change takes time

This world—this new generation

We'll build it even higher, oh

We'll get there someday

Reach for tomorrow and break the chain!

Prime Minister.

The report on the results of the second division rap battle is complete.

Chuohku

Good work, Ichijiku.

Second Division Rap Battle Results Report

Chuohku

Chuohku

Moving forward, please continue to monitor the six teams in question.

As you wish.

Ms. Otome, recently, in urban areas, there have been some concerning phenomena.

What phenomena?

In various locations, citizens have suddenly become violent

and committed a large number of crimes.

Do we know what's causing it?

We are still investigating,

but everyone apprehended so far has acted on impulse.

The fact that they don't know why they did it is concerning.

Unintentional actions.

You don't think that there's some connection to hypnosis mics?

That is what we are speculating.

If that man were to look into it, he might find something.

Rei Amayado?

But that man is...

We can't trust him, but we can make use of him.

Understood. We will take appropriate measures.

Prime Minister, we have also received reports such as this.

Natsuki Shuro?

What am I looking at?

Yesterday, she was discovered unconscious in the director's office.

She had any number of problems, didn't she?

I believe she is someone with many enemies.

Nemu, I will leave this matter entirely in your hands.

Understood.

Reverberating through the heavens,

are those the exclamations of saints

or are they the lamentations of innocent angels?

My followers, now is the time to listen carefully!

Listen to my soul, Schwartz Bruegel's voice—

Kuko! Hitoya!

There are two things I can't stand.

First, pineapple in sweet and sour pork.

Second, fights between audience members.

What? Who do you think you are?

There's no smoke without fire.

And when I, a humble monk, took the trouble to come here, too.

Jyushi, what did you do?

I didn't do anything!

When the performance started, I heard one side start calling, "Jyushi"!

Then the other side started yelling, "Don't call him 'Jyushi' so casually!"

None of it makes any sense to me!

They started fighting over something that trivial?

Should we sue them all for obstruction of business?

We can't do that!

Oh, but all the fans know both Kuko and Hitoya,

so if you two step in, they might settle down.

No problem.

"Take harmony to be of the highest value!"

You lot, quit fooling around and listen to my sermon!

What do you want, you red-headed monk?

Quit acting so friendly with Jyushi, you pompadoured jerk!

Hey, now...

That's completely different from what you said!

This is where we run away!

Dotsuitare Honpo

Dotsuitare Honpo

The show didn't go very well today.

Hey, who's got the barefaced nerve to go spinning in the street?

It's me, without my greasepaint on!

Dotsuitare Honpo

Oh, hey. If it isn't Rosho!

What'cha doing?

Sasara?

I'm chasing a criminal right now.

A criminal?

He's extorting one of my students.

There's a lot of violent types around lately.

It sure is a harsh world out there.

Now that you mention it,

I feel like the heckling at my gigs has been harsher recently, too.

Hey, young man, want me to save you?

Dotsuitare Honpo

What?

Hey, it's Rei!

What're you doing here?

Just a little market research.

More importantly, that man is...

I got the money back.

Three thousand yen has turned into 30,000 yen.

I thought you were going to save me.

I did help you.

If you learn from this and reform yourself,

then your whole life will have been saved.

You're just a con-artist!

I won't forget this!

He went up against the wrong person.

Here. This is your cut.

Now, let's use the rest to go drinking!

Tonight, this old man is paying!

I know exactly how that man felt.

Matenro

What is this?

Matenro

Yellow tarako spaghetti?

Matenro

This isn't tarako. It's Hokkaido's topaz. The amber of the sweet kelp.

It is what the world refers to as uni, Doppomine!

I got some from a client!

It sort of feels like a waste for just the two of us to eat it.

I asked the doc to join us, but apparently he's got stuff to do.

So, there's no need to feel bad.

Thank you for the meal.

Oh, that's right.

I've got a business trip tomorrow.

Hosts have business trips, too?

We totally do! Like helping out at affiliated clubs and stuff!

Doppomine, won't you just die of loneliness without me around?

I'm not gonna die.

Besides, the thing about rabbits dying of loneliness is just an urban legend.

It is?

Lately, I feel like I hear a lot more police sirens than before.

To earn travel money for my national tour

of remodeled pachinko parlors with slot machines,

I've been reduced to this miserable role.

What is this national tour of remodeled pachinko parlors

with slot machines you speak of?

Well, it's like a musician's national tour.

I feel 'tis something entirely different.

Still, these suitcases are excessively heavy.

That's because they contain gold bars.

For real?!

'Tis simply a little lie.

Purse snatcher!

So, they had books in them.

They're signed volumes meant to be stacked at my signing event.

Oh! It's Yumeno's latest novel!

They're autographed! Yumeno!

The bag is safe, but the books are gone.

I do wish that you wouldn't let your curse of poverty rub off on me.

Now, where could it be?

There it is.

Come on. Over here, meow.

Your owner's been looking for you.

Ow!

I feel like I always end up with these kinds of jobs, somehow.

Owl Consultation Forum

I tried launching a local consultation site.

This'll be perfect for gathering info for odd jobs!

Huh? What's with this question?

'Bukuro's Other Powerhouse

I have an older brother I really respect. How can I be more like him? I also have a stupid little brother who holds me back.

"I have an older brother I really respect. How can I be more like him?"

"I also have a stupid little brother who holds me back."

This address...

This is poor Jiro, who can't find a little cat even if he searches forever.

Hup.

Oh, a reply from the advice site.

Owl Consultation Forum

To 'Bukuro's Other Powerhouse

If you want to be like your older brother, first take good care of your younger brother.

"If you want to be like your older brother, first take good care of your younger brother."

For real?

Whoops. This is no time to be concerning myself with Jiro.

That's Brother Ichi for you! He's already found the robbers!

Take those robbers out with a big, bold move!

Have you heard?

Apparently, Ichiro Yamada's coming after us.

Really? Sounds interesting.

If we take down Ichiro Yamada, we'd be legends, right?

I think that's pretty impossible, though.

That voice...

He's...

Ichiro Yamada!

Perfect timing! We'll crush you right here and now!

I accept your challenge.

If you're gonna make trouble in 'bukuro,

then I've got no problem with taking you out!

That was a good nap.

You're awake?

Did you finish getting parts for the new weapon?

Yes.

I thought I'd deliver the equipment while you were sleeping, but...

It doesn't bother me. Where are we headed?

The Yamada family in Ikebukuro.

What? I didn't hear anything about that!

That's because I didn't tell you.

Now that you mention it,

Samatoki, I heard that you used to live in Ikebukuro.

Yeah.

That was back when I teamed up with Sasara.

Odd Jobs Yamada

We're here. What will you do, Samatoki?

Will you come with me?

No way in hell I'm going.

Then please stand by here.

I'm coming in!

Oh, Busujima!

Saburo Yamada, I have brought the goods in question.

What "goods"?

A new weapon.

I thought I'd have Saburo Yamada examine its effectiveness.

What new weapon?

Sorry to keep you waiting!

You're Ramuda Amemura!

Amemura? What are you doing here?

Both Gentaro and Dice went out somewhere.

Ta-dah!

I had too much time on my hands, so I made some Buster Bros!!! merch!

And you're telling us to buy it?

No, I'm not! That's not what I meant at all!

Nope. You definitely have some kind of ulterior motive.

Ramuda Amemura, you should just be honest and confess.

You're so mean!

Ichiro! Everyone's ganging up on...

Huh? Ichiro isn't here?

Smoking on the Street Forbidden in this District

Chuohku

Seriously. What's happened to the world?

This place is...

Samatoki.

What are you doing here?

That's Samatoki sir to you, you piece of shit!

Don't go crossing the border into 'bukuro without permission!

Those borders must be pretty weak. I didn't even notice when I stepped over them.

What did you say?

Forget it. I can't work up the energy to get into it here.

So, this place is gone, huh?

Yeah.

What about the gang that was here?

No idea. I just know that they're all gone.

What's up?

It's bad, Brother Ichi!

Please watch the video I'm sending you!

Saburo Yamada New message received

Criminals Barricaded Into an Ikebukuro Hotel Demand the Buster Bros!!!

We are in the middle of our program, but this is breaking news.

Just now, a hostage situation has commenced in a hotel in Ikebukuro.

The perpetrators have demanded that the Buster Bros!!! come to the scene.

I'm going!

Here! Presents for you pretty ladies!

I'm sure that the Buster Bros!!! will put an end to this incident.

Keep supporting Buster Bros!!! and Fling Posse, too, okay?

Jiro! Saburo!

Brother Ichi!

That crime scene tape stands out in a big way.

Buster Bros!!!, you're here.

Iruma. Why are you here?

A request came through for assistance in policing this scene.

Are the hostages safe?

Yes, but the suspects seem quite dangerous.

We're going in.

This is our division, so we gotta protect it ourselves!

I suppose trying to stop you would be futile.

The silver lining here is that we have a powerful ally in there.

I'll leave it to you.

Everyone, keep quiet!

Please, calm down.

Matenro

The one who is the least quiet here is you.

Shut up! Stop trying to humor me!

His appearance. Is he a terrorist?

If he's acting alone,

then I should watch for an opening and make a move.

Don't move! Take a look at this!

Those are illegal mics!

One wrong move and I'll start firing!

With this many mics, you won't escape unharmed!

Now, call the Buster Bros!!! here!

Bring it, Ichiro Yamada!

If you mean us, we're already here!

Ichiro Yamada! Buster Bros!!!!

Wait, you're...

The robber from back then!

That's right.

Thanks to you, I got caught by the Chuohku and went through hell!

So, you're here to get revenge?

Sounds good!

We've come, just as you demanded.

Release the hostages!

You really are cool, aren't you, Ichiro Yamada?

Idiot! You're gonna be fodder for my rap!

Die, you wack fool!

You finally came, you fuckin' brats

You wack, wack, wack pieces of shit

Face my vengeance and my wrath

Go Gotoyama! Go to hell 'bukuro!

Ichiro!

To think that the Buster Bros!!! would be so easily knocked down.

You okay, Jiro? Saburo?

Yeah.

Somehow.

That attack power is insane.

Why's someone as important as me in a place like this?

Ascertaining what the police's current strategy is has become necessary.

How's that my problem?

Give me those!

Roger. I will relay it just as you've told me.

Samatoki, Jyuto says to come lend a hand.

What?

Buster Bros!!!...

thanks to you, a whole lot of people have gotten dragged into this.

So, you just stay there and watch!

Don't!

Even if I can take the impact of his attack, there are too many hostages.

Hate those bros

Why am I doin' this?

You're gonna get some of it too

Samatoki! Amemura! It's coming!

The-the-the End

Shit-shit go jump off a bridge

Crap.

My head is spinning.

Thank you, both of you.

This way everyone!

Take this chance to escape!

There is no need to panic! Keep your heads down!

You... I'll hit you with another—

Hold it!

We're your opponents here!

You're still alive?

Then, I'll send you to hell, just like you asked!

You should give up.

Your psyche's in tatters because of the effects of those mics, isn't it?

Shut up! I can't be stopped anymore!

Then, we won't hold back either.

Buster Bros!!!!

We're legends—in this town we're famous

Your existence only annoys us

Armed to the teeth, but we can't hear a word—say what?

Let your life flash before your eyes while you're in hell

Blaming someone else again? Try learning

Right here's the 'bukuro we protect

We'll stop 'em dead in their tracks

Y'all never had a chance at victory

Down there in the shadows of misery

For idiots like you, I've got no mercy

Sendin' you straight to the grave with my killer verses

Watch us to the end with your blurry gaze

Once the light leaves your eyes, I'll ask: what's my name?

Can't hold a sword without using someone as a shield?

Not interested, you've got no appeal

This is less work than findin' a lost cat

cause you're just so weak, that's the deal

My words are like a chainsaw with a mic in my hand

You'll never catch a ride to heaven

Entertaining low-level trash is such a pain

This rap is a gift for your trip to the world of the damned

Why don't you take your lame-ass whining

And beg for help online

Even an AI won't want to waste its time

Get a clue, you're as weak as your spine

Don't mess with 'bukuro

Unless you wanna get burned

So turn right around if you ever wanna return

You can regret it all in hell after you're interred

We are the Buster Bros!!! And we're always the winners!

Don't mess with 'bukuro

Unless you wanna get burned

So turn right around if you ever wanna return

You can regret it all in hell after you're interred

We are the Buster Bros!!! And we're always the winners!

So, it doesn't work without good rhymes...

Revenge against us? That was a stupid thing to try.

I don't know why I did it either.

Ever since I met those men in the white hoods, rage started rising up inside me.

Men in white hoods?

Okay, everyone line up!

Get your merch for the Buster Bros!!!, who resolved this incident, right here!

This time he's taking money for them.

He was handing them out for free a little while ago.

Thanks for your help, Jakurai.

Buster Bros!!!, well done.

But it just doesn't feel done yet.

Is something wrong?

He said that after meeting men in white hoods, he doesn't remember much else.

He's lost his memories?

The same as the other incidents.

White hoods?

It went just as you planned.

Many things were set in motion.

I see.

They will eventually find their way to us.

We'll have to watch over it closely when that time comes...

the end of this nation.

We'll step up and face the Next Stage

Former foes join hands as fellow bros

Exchanged heavy blows with my rap game rivals

Victory can mean tears or a momentary answer

A single verse from him is what made me stronger

Holdin' my mic makes bein' honest easy as the breeze blowin' down city streets

My heart is free of the fog, and now after trading blows respect is what I feel

Battles are great, we'll meet again, you'll see

Adding all those soulful rhymes into the ever-expanding ZIP file of my mind

Grinding to level up my skills and throw them right back with two times the fire

Sometimes, when your pride is on the line in a fight, even a loss can be a prize

My IQ will be shaking hands with your vibes when next we fight

B!!!

Yesterday's foes are today's friends

Peace

Trading blows and bruises

Free

Our style is a one-way ticket to tomorrow

We are IKB Buster Bros!!!

We'll meet here again (HEY)

Let's set sail on our next adventure then (HEY)

Remember today and rewrite the future

Come to the next stage! Let's go!

I wanna face off against you again (HEY)

I wanna be stronger then (HEY)

Remember today and dazzle them with how you've changed

Let's go to the shining next stage

We'll step up and face the Next Stage