Mob Psycho 100 (モブサイコ100)

Whether you believe it or not,

the world around you is filled with strange

phenomena that science has yet to explain.

And in those unfortunate moments

when people come face-to-face with them,

they are helplessly thrown into the dark depths of fear.

But there are those who choose

to fight against the darkness every day,

shining a ray of hope into that chaos.

These warriors opposing the shadows...

...are called "Psychics."

I know what I saw.

And it wasn't of this world.

Weird stories about this place have been around forever.

That's how I bought it so cheap.

But I never put much stock into that sorta thing.

The problems with my fields

always seem to happen right before harvest time.

So one night, I got curious and decided

to find out what was going on.

That's when I saw it!

Some squirmy thing dancing around the sky above my fields!

The very next morning, all my crops

had rotted right where they stood.

Lucky for me, I'm only growing these crops as a hobby.

But after three years in a row of this happening,

it's really starting to scare me.

Harvest time is right around the corner.

And that's why I decided to give you a call.

I figure, if anyone can help me out of this,

it's a psychic, like you.

You made the right call, sir.

But the problem is, my moron of a son

is gonna be starting up high school next year,

and, uh...

I can't really...

Kinda short on funds, are you?

That depends, uh...

I'm trying to make a living, you know.

I need to make sure I'm getting properly

compensated for my time.

Of course...

How 'bout this.

If I can get rid of whatever it is that's

haunting your fields...

Uh--

...you give me 30% of your next harvest!

Sound like a deal?

He'll take payment in vegetables?

I looked into this a little, and I don't think

there's any issues with the fertilizer or the soil.

Which means I've ruled out any natural causes.

What do you think, Mob?

I think you should stop telling me

to drop everything for you.

It might be a daikon radish spirit.

Radishes have spirits?

Hmm?

Hold on. Did you see something move?

Yeah, I did. It's weak, but I sense a presence.

I heard you talking this afternoon.

You're gonna get rid of me, huh?

Uh-huh. Hey, Mob. Take care of this, will ya?

Sure.

We done, then?

Uh-huh It was only hanging out in the scarecrow,

so I don't think it was that big of a threat.

What the hell?

Oh. That's the spirit's actual body.

So the scarecrow was a decoy?

This land belongs to me!

No one else can claim it!

Oh, yeah?! Then show me the deed!

Do you even have the faintest idea

how much work it takes to raise crops, you squatter?!

That's a nasty prank to play on someone!

Oh, don't worry.

I'm not letting the ripened crops go to waste.

Or did you think that spirits can't eat?

Well, it's not like ya need the calories!

No, but I can absorb the life energy

of the crops in the fields!

So they are most definitely feeding me!

You damned vegetable thief...

Now, Mob! Blow him away!

Right.

Well done, kid.

But your loudmouthed buddy seems pretty powerless to me!

Master!

Both of you will end up as my fertilizer!

You're wasting your time.

No matter how many vines and roots you destroy,

they're only a small part of the plant I control!

But seriously, don't even try to hurt me.

If you do, I'll strangle this man

and rip his corpse apart.

What a child you are.

I mean, you were going to die either way, you know.

If cutting away the vines and roots

doesn't damage him at all...

...then he's not possessing them--

he's controlling them.

Like he's got a remote.

I've never even thought about that, before.

I could do it, too.

The same way as this evil spirit.

What the hell?!

Hm?

The plant's not moving around anymore.

Well, that's because I gave it an order.

I sent it stronger telepathic waves than

the evil spirit, so I was able to control it.

That was the right answer, Mob.

Nice job figuring it out.

You annoying little brat!

You stole control of the plant from me!

You're gonna pay for that!

Die, bastard!

Damn you!

Huh?

What's all this about?

I thought I'd try some home gardening.

And if it works, it'll help save a chunk

of change on groceries.

The vegetables that guy was supposed

to give us got torn to shreds.

So, instead, he gave us soil, fertilizer,

and vegetable seeds.

Oh, this is for you.

It's your payment for the last job.

Broccoli seeds.

Now I'm not even getting money.

Thank you, I appreciate it.

Oh, right!

Hmm?

I planted a cherry tomato seed in this pot.

So why don't you try sending some energy

into it to see if you can make it grow faster?

Okay.

Wow, wow, wow! Holy crap! That's amazing!

I sense a new business venture!

And the taste?

Uh-huh...

You can take these tomatoes home with you.

Oh.

Huh?

Welcome back, everyone.

I'd like to call to order the 12th meeting

of the Psycho Helmet Religion's leadership.

Okay, as per our last meeting,

today's opening topic of discussion

concerns our headquarters.

Uh, sorry to interrupt, but I've got a question.

I was only hoping to get an update.

Have there been any developments in the search for our leader?

We've yet to locate him.

Several men have stepped forward

and claimed to be our missing leader,

but all of them were just fakes.

If you remember, I was the one closest

to him onstage at the LOL gathering place,

so I'm sure of it.

But I've got a few leads, so I'm positive

I can bring in our leader before too long.

And by "leads," I mean he's actually

been someone I've known this whole time.

I plan on firing up these people,

and making Mob a religious icon

before he even knows what hit him!

The only problem is Mob, himself.

There's no way he's capable of leading

anyone right now.

I need him to grow up and be more confident.

If only there was some kind of activity

or responsibility that would help him mature...

Um...

I, Shinji Kamuro, as of this moment,

resign my position as student council leader.

What?

This is my way of taking responsibility

for my poor leadership.

I spread false rumors about innocent students,

entirely of my own accord.

An election for a new student council president

will be held in the very near future.

This is it!

This is just the kind of thing that could help Mob grow!

Who am I kidding?

He has no incentive to run in the first place.

What do I do?

Any predictions for Student Council President?

Well...

Not really.

To be honest, I just hope it's someone normal, you know?

Wow... Tsubomi...

She's so cute.

Stop staring at her, it's creepy.

-- Mezato! --Stop freaking out, too.

So looks like you've really got

a thing for her, don't you, lover-boy?