T・P BON (T・Pぼん)

And then suddenly, out of nowhere,

you're dead!

Hey! You shouldn't joke about things like that.

I'm just giving an accurate portrayal of how the killer attacks his victims.

- All those victims have been young women. - Like you!

Plus, there's no way of knowing where he'll jump out!

Hey! Are you trying to scare me?

- Hey, Yoko! - Huh?

- Yumiko! -

- Yumiko! - Yumiko! Hey there!

No after-school practice today?

Well, because of the serial killer, it's not safe,

so practice is canceled for now.

- -

Maybe he's killed again...

I hope he's caught soon.

I just want things to go back to normal, y'know?

I'm scared. I think we should go.

Let's walk home together.

That will make me feel so much safer. Thanks!

But are you sure?

Yeah. Why not?

We're heading in the same direction anyway, right?

THE RANDOM MURDERS

I'm back!

Why do I keep saying that when I know Mom and Dad aren't even home yet?

Oh, Mom left a note.

"You can have a snack, but only after you finish your homework."

Whatever!

While this local store is usually popular for its fried chicken,

we've heard reports that during--

I'll watch some TV, eat a snack, and take a nap.

Life is pretty good.

... store owner, Mr. Maruyama ...

Breaking news!

Another tragic victim has been discovered in these senseless ongoing murders.

At around 2:40 p.m. today,

a junior high school girl was attacked by the wanted serial killer

while on her way home in the city.

Hm?

It appears the victim was fatally stabbed in the chest.

She was transported to the nearest hospital,

where she was later pronounced dead.

No way!

This is the scene of the crime,

a quiet back street, where it is believed

that the victim had simply passed by the spot...

This is just awful.

He must be stopped!

I agree. That's where you come in.

- - Huh?!

Gayler from Time Patrol Headquarters!

Hey, Bon, how are you?

Well, I hadn't heard from you guys for so long,

that I was beginning to think Time Patrol didn't need me anymore.

You're going to be busy as an official agent,

so I decided to give you some time off.

Now I'm here to give you your first mission.

- It's concerning these random murders. - Huh?

Even though after school clubs are canceled, this tragedy still occurred.

Something everyone thought would never happen in broad daylight.

All schools are...

I'm saving her, right? The girl who was just murdered?

...and the streets are once again safe.

Hmph.

Official agents are expected to work on their own.

That includes coming up with a rescue plan.

- Think you can handle it? - Yeah. I got this.

Uh...

Um... my boat kinda got destroyed.

Give it a call.

Huh?

No way!

My Time Boat! It's in one piece!

I restored it using the parts that you managed to bring back with you.

It took quite a bit of time.

Look at that beautifully sharp nose cone!

The elegant and reliable rear unit!

Yay! My Time Boat is back to its adorable self!

Yes! I know you are!

Yes, you are!

Who's a pretty Time Boat?

So, Bon. You're now an official agent.

Go save some lives.

Right!

Just tell me where!

I'll head there right now.

Everything you need is on here.

The killer's brutal.

Be careful.

I got this.

Going back 3 hours 45 minutes.

Distance, less than a mile to the southwest.

This is it. I see now.

This quiet side street is the perfect place for a killer to wait.

Ten minutes until the murder.

The killer must already be hiding somewhere in these woods.

Unfortunately, catching criminals isn't part of a Time Patrol agent's mission.

I have to keep my influence on history to a minimum.

I'm here to save a girl from getting killed.

That's all that matters.

She's here.

Huh?!

Hold on!

Yumiko?!

She's the murdered schoolgirl?!

Oh no!

Yumiko! You can't go this way.

Huh?! Bon, what the heck are you doing? Why on earth are you dressed like that?

Uh... um...

That's not important, okay? You just can't go through here right now.

But this is my shortcut home. I always take it.

Well, shortcut or not, I'm telling you, you can't go this way!

Hey, you can't tell me what to do.

Just go home, Bon.

Hey, wait a minute! Stop!

You'll get killed!

Bon, leave me alone!

This isn't good. Why is she so stubborn?

Look, this is for your own good.

Come on, let's take the long way home, just this once, okay?

Huh? Uh-- Hey! Let go!

I'm serious!

I'm just trying to help you!

Is there a problem here?

Miss, are you okay?

Uh...

- Huh? - Huh?

Wha...?!

- You've gotta be kidding me! - Hey, wait!

Stop! Requesting backup!

Did that punk give you any trouble?

You okay, miss?

- Yeah... I'm fine. -

- - Hey! You in the green!

Stop right there!

- -

- -

Aw man, this isn't what I had in mind!

Wait! Hold it right there!

Huh?

Where did he go?

- - Any sign of him?

Sorry, sir. I lost track of him.

He can't be too far. Sweep the area.

Sir!

Thank you for being so diligent.

All part of the job, ma'am.

There's been a suspicious person in the area.

It's been so unsafe lately.

Your safety is our priority.

All officers are on special high alert,

and we won't rest until these streets are once again safe

and the killer is brought to justice.

Hm. Well,

looks all clear here.

Thanks for your cooperation.

If you can,

try to stay inside unless absolutely necessary

until he's caught.

Thank you, officer.

Well, on the bright side,

Yumiko wasn't stabbed to death by the killer,

so I'd call this mission a success.

Hmm?

Huh?

Uh...

I can explain!

Listen, I know this looks bad,