Kaiju No. 8 (怪獣８号)

Previously on Kaiju No. 8.

I, Reno Ichikawa, was pursuing my dream of joining the Japan Defense Force.

I was working a part-time job when I met Kafka Hibino, who also once dreamed

of joining the Japan Defense Force.

Senpai decides to once again chase after the dream that he had given up on.

But at that very moment, he transformed into the powerful Kaiju No. 8!

What?

He became the target of the Defense Force, but decided to hide his true identity

and take the entrance exam in order to fulfill his dream.

After overcoming difficulties, we achieved our dream of joining the Defense Force!

Kafka Hibino, you're officially appointed as a Defense Force Officer.

I swear to fight with all of my body and soul.

We spent our days busy with missions and training,

but eventually, the Defense Force

discovered the true identity of Kaiju No. 8.

The members of Third Division rush to rescue Senpai,

who was taken into custody.

As a result of the ruling, Senpai's dismissal was put on hold,

but he remained in custody.

I'm not Kaiju No. 8. I'm Kafka Hibino.

Believing that one day Senpai will be released,

we each head off to the locations of our newly assigned mission.

This is the story of a day off

we spent together in the Third Division.

Senpai, are you all right?

Why do you keep eating more than you can handle?

Because thinking of the performance test this weekend made me nervous.

Usually, people can't eat when they're nervous.

- Ichikawa. - Fine, fine.

I bought a lot of stuff. Can you drink water?

You better not be thinking of transforming into a kaiju to cleanse your stomach!

ANTACID MEDICATION

9:30 A.M.

What great weather.

I feel sorry for Senpai,

but it's the perfect weather for a day off.

Old Man and Reno both have a day off tomorrow too.

You too, Iharu?

- Most of us have a day off tomorrow. - You're right.

- There's a restaurant I want to check out. - Sounds good.

Old Man, are you going to spend the day with someone special?

SOSHIRO HOSHINA - DAY OFF

Vice-Captain Hoshina has a day off too. That's unusual.

It's been a while since I had a full day off.

I better enjoy it.

I'll plan a productive day.

I've been working out without even realizing. It's become a daily habit!

How am I supposed to spend my day off?

What is everyone else doing?

What are you doing, Ichikawa? You don't know how to enjoy a day off?

You're young, so you should have fun.

Someday, I'll give you advice on how to spend your time off at Tachikawa Base.

Okay...

Um... Vice-Captain, you're going somewhere?

Yeah, I have some business to attend to.

- Reno. What are you doing? - Iharu-kun.

- What's that? - I thought I'd do maintenance on my car.

Anyway, were you talking to Vice-Captain about something?

Yeah, but there was something really off about him today.

Vice-Captain Hoshina is a mysterious guy.

What's the business he needs to attend to?

He's probably meeting up with a woman.

- It didn't seem like that... - I wonder what kind of a person she is!

- Think she's pretty? - He's not listening.

Well... Judging by that tense atmosphere...

Yes! I think he gave up his day off to do extra training.

- That's the reason for his strength. - No way!

Vice-Captain is a male, after all.

Come, and let me love you.

That's just your preference, Iharu-kun.

- He's not the type to do that. - Vice-Captain can fall in love too!

Yeah, but...

I don't think that's the reason

- for his outing today. - Wanna bet?

- Loser buys the winner a meal, okay? - What?

Iharu-kun, this is a bad idea.

This is the only way to find out the truth.

But we're tailing Vice-Captain!

If we get caught, we'll get more than just a talking to.

We have our helmets on, so we won't get caught.

Plus, this will be exciting.

- Oh, come on. - Just shut up and tag along.

You had nothing else to do anyways, right?

He got me.

Look! He's going inside the parking lot.

Welcome.

HOKKAIDO PRODUCT FAIR

- Welcome. - Thank you.

Try these. It's delicious.

Try out our samples.

HOKKAIDO

Mission accomplished, Captain Ashiro.

The limited quantity premium dry squid.

I was able to secure one.

Good work on accomplishing the mission.

I knew I can count on you, Hoshina. Thanks.

Dried squid?

What the hell? How disappointing.

But he was running an errand for Captain Ashiro, huh? I'm a little jealous.

Well, you lost the bet, Iharu-kun.

He wasn't meeting his girlfriend.

Wait.

He was running an errand for a woman.

- So, I still win. - Yeah, a woman, but it's his superior.

- That's splitting hairs. - What?

But I'm sorry for asking you to do this.

It's your first day off in a long time.

No problem at all. I'm also tending to my own business too, so it's fine.

I'll be going now.

All right...

If I have a choice, I'd rather not go,

but I guess I have to.

Where he's headed next is his real business?

See? Our bet is still on. Let's go, Reno!

Come on.

Over here. Oh crap.

What's wrong?

Vice-Captain Hoshina!

We made reservations for lunch, but we're running late.

We're having a hard time catching a taxi.

- I can take you. - What?

No, we can't make you do that.

- No worries. Hop in. - Thank you.

- You're a lifesaver. - Really appreciate it.

Looks delicious.

- Thank you very much. - Bye.

Welcome.

Yes, we have your reservation. This way, please.

How about this one?

The design is nice, and it looks like it would go well with the fire pit.

I think it'll create a nice atmosphere.

No, I don't recommend it.

It's lacking in functionality and strength.

And it's not portable enough to carry in a backpack.

At times, we may have to carry it on our backs for several days.

We need to be prepared

to survive in any harsh conditions.

I think we're imagining two completely different things.

You guys have a second?

Vice-Captain.

According to my calculation...

As you can see, it'll be better to buy the older model at a cheaper price.

- Since this is the original price. - Oh, I see!

- That's very helpful. - Happy shopping.

- That was close! - I'll take your order.

Sorry.

Nothing's really happening.

- This is... - I'm suddenly getting very curious

to find out what his business is!

What are you guys doing?

- Shinomiya! - Why are you so shocked to see us?

Minase-san and Igarashi-san too! What a small world.

We went out to eat together.

And guess who dropped us off at the restaurant?

Sorry, we already know who it is.

What?