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Raa-eee-yaa Ra-ra-e-yo-ra

A magnificent mushroom

cloud in the sky

Raa-eee-yaa Ra-ra-e-yo-ra

In the afternoon of birds

pecking at food in an alley

Touching the grass under the sunlight

streaming through the leaves

I'll talk with you

See, on the lunch bench

A dream blossoms

Carry the sound of

the waves in your heart

Sink your blues

Stretch a bridge to tomorrow

Don't worry about tsunami

Raa-eee-yaa Ra-ra-e-yo-ra

A magnificent mushroom

cloud in the sky

Raa-eee-yaa Ra-ra-e-yo-ra

The afternoon of birds

pecking at food in an alley

Raa-eee-yaa Ra-ra-e-yo-ra

The dream I nurtured

on the lunch bench

Raa-eee-yaa Ra-ra-e-yo-ra

The afternoon, born on the day of the

sunlight streaming through the leaves

I'm sorry.

I really don't have

time for this project.

I'm kind of tired, so I'll pass

Sorry.

You know, the road is

completely packed now

so I guess I'll be late.

Look.

That's not our fault.

Our client told us to do that.

I told you.

That's not what I wanted

I told you.

That's not what I wanted!

I swear I didn't

know about it at all.

I was too busy.

You know I'm really

getting bothered by it, too!

I didn't mean to

keep it secret from you.

I didn't have any other choice!

Can't you do something about it?

I have an upset stomach,

so I'm taking the day off.

Sorry, but I can't work

within such a small budget.

Sorry but I don't

know anything about it.

You know, I'm working hard, too!

Don't blame me!

I don't trust anybody anymore!

That's his fault!

It's not my fault!!

ENTER LIL' SLUGGER

Tsukiko!

You got any new ideas?

You're going to soon, right?

You'll show us a newborn star

to follow-up our current big

"cash-dog" character, Maromi.

Well

Hey, don't act so pessimistic.

I'm sure you can do it!

Everybody's so looking forward

to your next miracle, Tsukiko!

Chief!

You have a call from the

producer at Coco Factory.

I could use a miracle.

Hello, this is Hatomura.

Oh, yes, yes!

You need to see the idea

for the new character design?

By next Monday?

Of course! It's no problem at all.

Yes, yes.

Tsukiko will take care of it.

Yes, of course!

I'm sure it will become a big hit,

even bigger than Maromi!

Miracle, miracle, miracle.

Hey, Maromi, can you work a miracle?

Ouch.

Hello, M & F.

Yes, I'm sorry, but

No, we don't have any

information about it either.

Like I said

I'm going to the hospital

to find out what really happened.

The victim of this

violent street as*ault

has been identified

as Ms. Tsukiko Sagi

the famous creator of the

popular character, Maromi

Tsukiko Sagi

You sensed someone behind

you and looked back.

Then you ducked quickly, right

after you saw a glint of metal.

Are you sure that's the only

thing you can remember?

Ms. Sagi, any kind of

small detail would help us.

Don't you remember

anything about the assailant?

Red

My red bag,

it was my favorite.

Were you carrying a red bag?

Did the assailant take it?

He took it, right?

What was inside the bag?

A wallet, or anything important?

Golden

Maybe a baseball bat

Oh, the weapon.

The glint of metal you saw

momentarily was the bat, wasn't it?

Do you remember anything else?

His outfit or build?

Very short

Maybe a fifth or a six grader

You mean an elementary school kid?

Stop this bullshit!

I don't need your flowers!

Mr. Kawazu, you promised

to pay your next visit!

Well, am I right?!

I'm so sorry.

The next payment for my article

What article?!

If you're such a famous writer,

pay me already!

Huh?!

If you won't pay for

my father's hospital bills

and compensation,

I'll take legal action again!

I'm really sorry.

Damn it!

Investigating some case?

What?

Are you here to cure

your filthy mind?

Oh, so your victim is

staying at this hospital.

Who cares about

that senile old man?

I'm the victim for

accidentally hitting him.

So what brings you here today?

I don't have anything to

feed a vulture like you!

Why don't you work hard

to pay off your debt?

Oh, excuse me.

You know

Well, my partner is so careless.

He forgot to ask a very

important question

You know

Oh, you mean about

the patient in Room 510?

It would be really bad

to get hit with that.

Only if it really happened.

What do you mean?

You think she's making this up?

I agree she's

a bit strange, but

More than a bit!

You shouldn't be so rash.

For girls like her, who

unconsciously act so sensitive

you have to be patient

and treat them gently.

Just like the way

you peel a ripe peach.

Do you want to peel that peach?

You know, girls hate dirty jokes.

Sheesh!

Do you remember that similar case?

Which similar case?

A false report of a street as*ault.

That's going too far!

Is that your detective's intuition?

Something's really suspicious!

You know, we're living

in the 21st century.

Let's investigate

this scientifically.

You want to bet whether it's real or fake?

Loser buys dinner.

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Profile: Tsukiko Sagi

Joined M&F Inc in 2002.

Our top designer and original creator of Maromi.

Currently working on a highly anticipated follow-up.

Company Name: M&F INC

Address: South Shibuya, Tokyo

Hey, how much longer?

Oh, sorry about that.

I'll bring it back for you.

Here we go, all set.

There it is!

Weekly RUMOR Magazine

Writer, AKIO KAWAZU

Weekly RUMOR Magazine

Writer, AKIO KAWAZU

What can I do for you?

There's a new development

in the street as*ault case

of character designer, Tsukiko Sagi

The creator of the

popular character, Maromi.

The newly found facts on

the assailant are very shocking.

It is widely known that there

has been a significant increase

in juvenile offenders

in our society

but it is hard to believe an elementary

school student would as*ault

It's not my son!

It's got to be some kind of mistake?

This is the result of our repressed

society having the worst impact

on those who are the

most vulnerable our children.

Yeah, I knew it.

It figures the attacker

is some little brat.

Brats these days are so strange.

I really want to beat them up!

I know, it's the metal bat.

I read about it on the net.

We have to teach children

about the difference between the

virtual world and the real world.

It sounds so dumb!

Keep the violence in the video games.

He screwed up his life!

That's right.

What a loser.

Anyone suspicious?

Well, I see this creepy

old woman sometimes.

I think she's homeless.

She's pretty disgusting,

and very tiny, like a kid.

Excuse me, is anybody here?

Excuse me

Nobody's in.

Are you trying to make

money off the homeless?

I'm not that desperate yet.

As a good citizen

just helping the investigation

to arrest the street assailant.

I've heard that the old woman

disappeared right after the incident.

But, I wonder what actually happened.

People are talking about

some boy with a bat

but seriously I doubt it!

Do you want to add

"interfering with an officer"

on top of your reckless driving record?

Uh-oh, backfired on me again.

MOON LIGH

Tsukiko's Room

BBS

"Voice of the Moon"

I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!

Are you all right?

I hope you get better soon. (Name: C-170)

ARE YOU OKAY?!

I can't believe it's an elementary school kid.

I hope you'll get better quickly. (Name: Kerotan)

HOW ARE YOU RECOVERING?

I'm really worried. I hope you recover quickly. (Name: Skip)

HOPING YOU WILL BE FINE SOON!

How are you doing tonight?

I hope you will get better. (Name: K Y)

I'M SO WORRIED I CAN'T SLEEP.

Are you OK, Tsuki-chan?

I'm worried about Maromi, too. (Name: Elliot)

THE TRUTH WILL COME OUT!

An elementary school student hit you with a bat?

Are you that starved for attention? (Name: No Name Given)

LIAR!

You've been a liar since you were a kid!! (Name: Kasasagi)

A ONE WOMAN SHO W

Written, directed and starring Tsukiko Sagi (Name: One Citizen)

FULL OF LIES!

YOU MADE IT UP!

CRYING WOLF!

h* AX!

STUPID GIRL'S PLAY

Don't get bothered by them.

Everybody

they're just jealous

of you, Tsukiko.

Why?

Because you're different.

I think I'm pretty ordinary.

Don't worry, it's not your fault.

The bad one is

I know, but

Don't worry so much.

I know

I'm fine.

I can still draw.

No, I'm not forcing myself.

Yes, I'll be there.

Thanks.

Tsukiko Sagi, am I right?

I would like to ask you a few

questions about the as*ault.

Thanks.

Ms. Sagi!

Is this yours?

I can see how you were

able to create Maromi.

This is so cute.

An old homeless woman

lives near the crime scene.

I found this in her dwelling.

I heard she was very short.

I'm interested in this case.

I asked around the neighborhood,

but couldn't find any witnesses.

Isn't it strange?

Especially since it didn't

happen late at night.

I saw him.

So tell me more.

I don't remember it well.

I thought the homeless woman

might know something

but she vanished just

after you were assaulted.

Isn't that a strange coincidence?

It's melting

Well, it's hard for me to

imagine that a weak old woman

would beat up people

with a metal bat.

But, a kid is also kind of

By the way, Ms. Sagi

are you a regular employee

or a freelance contractor?

Who owns Maromi's copyright?

If you do, you could make millions.

You know, your co-workers

really hate you.

She may be a popular

character designer or whatever

but she's better at

creating drama for herself.

Ms. Yasuda?

It sounds just like her.

She knows guys love

that mysterious girl type

so she's putting on an act.

Ms. Shinohara.

Hey, hasn't she been

in a slump recently?

Ms. Mitsui

She's probably happy

that she was attacked.

Ms. Yamashiro

Who knows?!

She could have made up

the whole thing.

Unexpected success and fame.

Surrounded by jealousy

and big expectations.

Great pressure on you

to create a new character.

I understand.

Even I would want to

run away from it all.

You're not finished yet, are you?

Does he exist?

Was there really an assailant?

Inline skates?

Golden

Anything else?

So it actually was a kid.

Scary, isn't it?

He wore shorts

and a baseball cap.

You know, I heard that the bat

was bent like dog's leg.

Wow!

Sounds painful!

What do they call him?

Bat Shonen?

No, "Shonen Bat".

That's right. Shonen Bat!

I heard he smiles when he

swings down his bat!

Tsukiko Sagi

Hello, this is Kawazu

Oh, yes!

Yes, sir! I know.

I'm planning on paying you when I

get the next payment for my article.

I'm sick of your excuses!

Are you really going to pay or not?!

Uh, I just got a big job.

I have to go now.

Ms. Sagi, wait a second!

It's better for you to listen to me!

Hey, Ms. Sagi, why don't you help me?!

Hello again.

Chief

I want to eat

Korean barbeque tonight.

A Second Street as*ault

With a Metal Bat!

Male Victim Seriously Injured.

To begin with

A rabbit jumps behind the moon.

What is it that the black rabbit

sees on the horizon with his red eyes?

A fish on the land has trouble

when he's stepped on by cows.

The playful palace where the

butterfly dances fades away.

In the twilight, the case

is started accidentally

by the cow, and it will

continue to do more good.

The golden fox grins at you.

Then