Prologue - Part 4
Ah! This is an airport, isn’t it?
And... are those...
...Airplanes!?
Those are airplanes! Does this mean we can fly off of this island!?
Pains me to say, but... ‘fraid not.
If they were damaged, I could fix 'em, but it looks like these planes are just for show...
Huh? Just for show?
The engines have been completely removed. I can do a lot of things, but... nothing I can do about that.
The engines are... missing?
Is this the work of whoever brought us to this island?
Then that must be whoever is operating Usami...
But... who exactly is that? And why did he bring us here?
Not just why... how?
The more I think about it, the more it becomes a mystery...
Well, don’t let it put a damper on your spirits.
More importantly, I don’t believe we’ve been introduced to each other.
The name's Kazuichi Soda. I'm the Ultimate Mechanic. Atcha service!
So, what's your name?
...Mahiru Koizumi.
"Mahiru Koizumi", huh...
Wouldya look at that! It rolls right off the tongue!
........
...As expected from someone called the Ultimate Mechanic, Kazuichi is a savant when it comes to fixing machines.
If he says it’s impossible to fix these planes, they’re truly beyond repair.
Look... bad stuff happens to engines, right? Sometimes irreparably bad stuff. Sad, but true.
But to actually remove the engine... whoever's keeping us here must've planned this to a T.
Ah well. It's pretty strange, but I think it's an acceptable level of strange.
Huh? Weren’t you just saying...?
I mean... sure, we’ve been trapped here... but it's not like we're being forced to do something dangerous or anything...
That was mentioned in the safety precautions for this school trip. Remember? The school trip guidelines written in the e-Handbook?
It looks like we're being kept safe, so why wouldn't this be like any other school trip?
There’s nothing dangerous on this island... Spend these peaceful and relaxing days nourishing hope...
Just as Usami said earlier. It seems these rules are in place to help us do that...
Do you seriously trust Usami that easily? We talked about this! She basically kidnapped us!
Mahiru, don’t you think you should look at this situation with a bit more hope? Optimism is essential for people to live satisfied lives.
Well, I guess it's okay if we just enjoy our vacation and see how this whole thing plays out, right?
Heh-heh! If you stare closely at that strange-lookin' bunny girl, she might start lookin' pretty cute!
Jeez, you guys are totally useless...
Huh? What’s the matter?
What are you, stupid? We’re stuck on an island and all you wanna do is lounge around!
Quit being so lazy! Man up and start taking this seriously!
D-Don’t you think that’s a bit harsh? Expecting us to act all valiant at a time like this...
Oh, so now you think things are bad?
H-Hey, I never thought things were good. Just that we shouldn’t be panicking...
...Whatever, can you leave? You’ve gone and ruined the mood.
Hey, I was only speaking the truth...!
Stop right there. If you value your life, do not come any closer.
...Excuse me?
Hmph! I warn you, yet you do not stay back?
You are a bold woman, I must admit. So be it then...
What is this guy doing? Why does he talk so strangely?
Kehehe, would you like to know my name?
Others may see your courage as recklessness... However... I welcome it.
In honor of your courage, I shall reveal to you my name. May you never forget it as long as you live!
You may call me...Gundham Tanaka! Remember it well, for it is the name that will one day rule this world!
...Rule the world?
This guy is joking, right? Who would be serious about something like that?
Now then, it is my turn to ask questions. Whose master are you?
...Excuse me?
Which tribe did you make your pact with? Answer me!
Tribe? Pact? It’s like he’s saying any random word that comes to mind...
I don’t know what you’re talking about, but... now isn’t the time for it.
Tch! You cannot run from a being that never tires!
Now, answer me! Answer me, and then I shall DESTROY you!
Shut up! Stop yelling at me!
Um... I think he’s asking if you’ve ever raised a pet.
...Pets? He thinks this weird guy is talking about pets?
Well, Mahiru? Have you?
....
No. My dad doesn’t really like pets.
You have never forged a pact!?
Wretched mortal... begone from this place! Your evil shall not thrive here!
Hey, what did you just say to me!?
Mahiru... it’s alright...
Yes, you are beneath me! Garbage! Trash! Your existence is an act of sacrilege - a stain on this holy land I have deemed mine!
E-Enough already! What makes you think you can speak to me like that!?
Hah! Foolish woman, have you any idea who I am?
I am the great and powerful Gundham Tanaka, Supreme Overlord of Ice!
W-Wait a second! Are those-!?
Taming evil by using myself as a bed... Truly, this is the secret art of the “Tanaka Empire”!
He’s just like our very own Dr. Dolittle. I guess he totally fits the bill of Ultimate Breeder...
You... Do you even understand how unreasonable he’s being!?
One of my Four Dark Devas of Destruction, Mirage Golden Hawk Jum-P, has this to say:
"We're not used to going easy on our enemies...so don't make us angry. You wouldn't like us when we're angry."
Fuhaha...!
Fuhahahahahahahahaha!
This guy... He’s literally insane...
Um, yeah... I know he seems a little odd, but apparently he did splendidly as a member of the Breeding Club.
I've heard he can tame any animal and even managed to succeed at proliferating an endangered species.
Rumor has it he can speak to animals... Well, that's probably just a joke.
He’s a good guy... Just try not to be bothered by his quirks.
That’s a lot to ask, honestly...
It’s...a supermarket?
A really large one at that...!
It was better than any supermarket I’d been to... Exactly like something you’d find on a resort island.
What a creepy thing to see...
Would you look at that, Mahiru. It seems we won’t have to worry about food and supplies, at least for now.
”At least for now”? That’s so comforting.
I... It was only a figure of speech.
...
Ah, uhhhh, um...
Um... you know...
...
...I-I'm sorry.
E-Eh? Why are you crying!?
C’mon, Mahiru. I thought you’d know better than to bully people.
“Bully”!? I’m not doing anything wrong!
Ah, so your name is Mahiru...?
If it's okay with you, may I please remember your name?
Of course...? Of course you can remember my name!
Um... M-My name is Mikan Tsumiki.
From the bottom of my heart, I hope we can get along.
Um... you know...
Um... um um um um...
Uhhhh... my mind is drawing a blank... from nervousness...
And... I went through all the trouble of preparing 5,000 different topics to discuss after introductions!
5,000 topics!? That’s really not normal!
It's okay if you take your time and remember slowly. We'll wait as long as it takes.
We'll wait for you forever if that's what it takes.
Huh... Aaaaaah!
She doesn’t seem like she’s going to budge...
Um... since I don’t think Mikan is comfortable, can you tell me a bit about her?
Ah, Mikan is the Ultimate Nurse.
If you ever get injured, you’ll need her help... so you’d better be nice to her! It might just save your life.
The Ultimate Nurse? That’s amazing!
Thank you for your work, Mikan. I’m sure a lot of people owe their lives to you!
R... Really...?
Heh heh.... Thank you, Mahiru...
Heh heh, hehehehe...!
Ah! I-I'm sorry for laughing so suddenly!
I-It's just...I can't help it. I'm just so happy, I can't remember the last time I made any friends...
Ah, not that you actually want to be friends with me! I'm soooo sorry I said something so...presumptuous!
I'll do anything you say... Just...please don't hate me...!
N-No, it’s not like that!
C’mon, Mahiru... you know you shouldn’t make people cry like that.
What does he take me for? Some kind of insensitive jerk!?
I'm sorry...I'm so, so, so sorry!
