Don Quixote (ドン★キホーテ) - Complete Series

A timid young man

A gangster boss

Young man + The boss... Their souls were switched with one another

Taking place at a Child Counseling Center... this is a story of a hero...

...who saves children. His name is...

...Don Quixote.

Huh? What's this?

It's the publication of child counseling centers.

Every month, child centers across the country take turns writing for each issue.

-Ok... and so...? -We're in charge of next month's issue.

Come up with the pictures and articles, ok? You've got 4 days until the deadline.

No, wait... why me?

Because we're all busy here. And you've got more spare time.

-But I'm doing something, too. -Like what?

Well, uh... I'm doin something like...

Shirota, just accept it, ok?

Such a thing should commensurate for your work's worth as a newbie...

...We're going now. -Oi oi...!

Listen, you mustn't back out on this.

We don't want the other Child Centers to laugh at us, so better write something good!

Nishi-yan!

I wonder what time my psychological test is today?

I gotta organize some documents.

Oi oi... wait... I can't do this!

So it's me then, eh?

-Ayumi. -Hmm?

Do you know where a lizard's ears are located?

No... where?

They say it's on this part.

Oh, it's still close.

Yes, but you can see their eardrums because they're on the outside.

Is that so? Well then...

Do you know where cricket's ears are located?

Eh? I'm not sure...

Well...

...right here.

It's not here but right here.

Is that so? Really?...

Boss!

-Oww! -Are you alright?

You're so loud this morning, Hyodo!

Please take a look at this.

Please take a look at this.

What is this?

It has a 7 page color spread feature on Ajisawa...

In the article, he was described as "The Next Most Likely President..."

"...of the Keihin Alliance." -And also...

...the way it was written, it's like it's already decided that he's the one.

Ayumi.

Hyodo, Yasu, Ken... This calls for a 'kachikomi!'

Yessuh!

Again?

Boss, it's this place.

Yeah...

What suit Ajisawa-san was wearing?

That 'mafia' look was a special made-to-order brand.

You can directly ask the shop for the prices.

Uh... may I help you?

Where's the editor-in-chief?

That would be me.

We're the Sabashima Group.

'Ajisawa is the most likely future president of the Keihin Alliance,' eh?

Ya bastard, is that what ya really think?

It-it was because... Ajisawa-san paid for those pages.

The article and pictures... he who provided them all.

Ajisawa paid for it?

Yes, it's the truth.

Yeah.

Sabashima-san, it's me.

So annoyin... whadda ya want?

There seems to be more trouble.

That damn Ajisawa... Arite, this calls for an eye for an eye.

Sabashima Group will come up with a 'bang-bang,' too.

What is it?

A feature article on Sabashima Jin.

If Ajisawa has a 7 page spread, then mine would be 10 pages long.

But I wonder if I'll attract that much attention.

Listen you... don't underestimate my charisma.

Ah... yes.

Sorry.

Ya didn't notice anythin?

Pardon?

This one, I bought it when I went to Ginza...

...Ya like it? -It does seem nice.

Yeah, I look better... suits me well, ain't it?

But what about your work at the child counseling center, what will you do?

It's okay. Ya see, I have this other matter so I'm free to go out.

-'Other matter?' -Yeah, this one here...

...they put me in charge of comin up with the articles and pictures for it.

This is the 'Asunaro' bulletin, isn't it?

Child counseling centers all over Japan are reading this.

Is that so? Well, I can write somethin in a day. But now ain't the time for that.

First, I gotta do somethin about this.

The selection of President's successor will be announced next month on our group's founding anniversary.

There ain't no way I'll lag behind that Ajisawa.

But for now, we have to find a photographer.

Nah, it's okay. I'll do it.

Excuse me?

Listen, man... who else would know my own appeal... Only me, ain't it?

Well... then, who will write your article?

That would be... Hyodo.

-Hyodo-san? -Yeah.

That guy may not lookit, but he's good with writing.

Writing?

You're good at it, right?

I...

...specialize in the 5-7-5 haiku pattern.

'Haiku?'

That's quite novel, eh?

So guys, let's all help make my feature article.

-Alright! -Aniki!

Darling, your determination to win... I just love it!

-Yeah... -But Boss...

...what about that guy, by the way?

I'll forever be indebted to Sabashima-san...

For him, I'll 'take off a layer of skin.'*

This part... please leave it to me.

Translation and fine timing: earthcolors

Raw provider and retiming: furransu

Special thanks to: hina_camui

::Story 6:: "The First Time Photographer"

Onee-chan, when will I go back home?

Sooner or later, ok?

When will that be?

Don't worry, one day, your mom will surely come and fetch you.

Sachiko, look... this library is recruiting for a part-timer.

Oh, really?

Just 'oh, really?' ...you don't like it?

Well then, what about this cafe at the city hall... they're looking for a waitress.

When I run out of money, I'll think about it.

Sachiko, you'll be 18 soon, right?

If that happens, do you know what it means?

I can no longer stay here, right?

It must've been troublesome for you to watch over me for around 17 years.

I'm just saying that you should start thinking properly about your own future...

It's my life and I'll decide on it myself.

I don't need you tell me what to do.

Sheez.

The guy we met the other day, Akashi Kazuya-kun... he's pretty nice, isn't he?

Oh, is he your type?

Yeah, a little... He could be someone I could like.

This summer break, you wanna swim in our pool?

-Let's invite everyone then? -What? Guess I don't have a choice.

-Sachiko, you wanna come? -Sure.

-So you wanna go shop for some swimwear? -Oh, good idea.

Sachiko, you have money?

Sorry, I don't.

-Oh, I see. Well, then let's go, Hikari. -Let's go.

At that price but without a 'furo'*? So pricey.

Are you sure it's okay? You've never taken such pictures before.

I can manage it... See? That's why I bought the finest equipment.

No, what I mean is... a person has to have a certain eye for it...

-Oh, Sachiko.. wadda ya doin here? -Guys, what is that?

Eh? This is a camera.

Ah, that's right.. You can be my assistant.

-Assistant? -Yeah.

Anyway, instead of just 'flop-floppin'* around, [*'pura-pura' - sound denoting 'limpness' or in this case 'being lifeless.']

I'm gonna hire ya part-time... Well, anyway...

...I'm gonna pay ya now for three days' work. -But I didn't say I'll do it yet.

Listen, arite? Ya take care of that properly. That's pretty fine stuff, ya know.

Shirota-san.

-Welcome back. -Yep.

Arite.

Sachiko-chan, what's the matter?

Chief, can ya lend me this kid to be my assistant?

-What? -Why? Ya don't approve?

No, no... sure, go ahead.

Arite. Oi, sit down here.

Shirota, about the article for the bulletin, how's it going?

-'Bulletin?' -Yeah.

-Oh, that... it's goin' well. -I see.

Ya see, to make the whole thing, I got some new equipment for it.

Hey, is that a camera...?

Ya wanna see? Here...

Tada~... Made in Germany.

That's pretty cool! Woah, it has a lens...

Wow, so cool... Pretty awesome...

-Don't touch it. -Wait, can I just try it for awhile...

...c'mon, let me see it. -No... what for?

-'What for?' I just wanna see it. -It's expensive, ya know.

I know that. Just let me see it.

-Tada~. -Cool!

Don't touch it.

Good mornin!

Hey, you... Are ya gonna sleep forever? Wake up, quick!

Yer my assistant, aren't ya?

-Ya shoulda wake up earlier than me. -But it's only 6!

Now's a good time so get dressed quickly. Let's go!

Arite, let's go...Yoshi. Doncha leave anythin behind.

Hey, let's not go too far!

An assistant shouldn't act spoiled!

-Hey. -Hmm?

Why are we in Sabashima Group's place?

Oh, that... ya remember Sabashima-san from the NPO? Ya see...

...his interiors here has some antiques... we can use it, amirite?

Yeah... uh, I like it... that antique look.

Yep yep.

Start...

-Darling! -Ayumi!

-Darling! -Ayumi!