Paranoia Agent (妄想代理人)

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 assault...

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 assault.

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.

Experience High-Speed Internet Now!

Accepting Applications Now!

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 assault case...