Mezzo Forte (MEZZO FORTE)

It's the last inning, and in the batters box...

...is Gochiro, the top batter for the Yorikiri Monsters!

With a batting average of 300...

...and 85 home runs...

He's just like a monster.

Facing him is Tagami, the pitcher for the Peach Twisters.

Who will hold the winning ball?

Yes!

That's Gochiro's famous Missile Home Run!

It's a game winning home run!

He's great!

Amazing!

Tonight's defeat means the Peach Twisters have been the...

...lowest ranked team for three years.

Your team is B-class again, Papa. ...lowest ranked team for three years.

Why don't you quit baseball?

Hiroka, my team is too weak.

You want to trade Tagami?

I don't know if any team would take him, though.

We don't need to do that.

Papa...

The point of baseball is to hit the pitcher's ball, right?

Yes...

So, a pitcher who never gets strikeouts...

...is worth less than sand.

This pitcher's balls...

...maybe I can hit them.

Even I could...

Waiting long?

Oh, it was no bother, Boss.

What can I...

...do for you?

My stomach is getting worse...

Would you like to try my medicine?

The stuff works really well.

Thank you for your kindness...

But doctors and medicines can't fix it...

You pitch...

...where the batter wants!

You're supposed to be a professional!

You cost me five million!

The game is over...

No extra innings...

Pops, you have no taste!

You're still saying that?

It looks real good on you!

The expression on your face gives you away.

We don't want to tip them off.

Be patient.

This outfit makes me look more suspicious.

Did you bring it?

Yes, I did.

Can I come in?

You're awfully careful.

You guys may be accompanied by police.

Don't be silly!

Our work is illegal, too.

We're the same as you.

What are you touching?

Pervert!

I didn't mean to.

But...

I can't skip this, even though you're a girl.

I don't wanna get busted.

Okay, turn around.

Mikura, be patient...

That's enough.

Mess with me, and I'll kill you.

No way.

You'll die first.

B-Bitch...

Watch yourself, I'm a bad ass!

Again?

There's no time.

Let's get moving.

Come on, Mikura!

Your impatience will kill you.

What are you doing here?

Not your business.

How about you?

I'm investigating.

Two days ago, a murder in the parking lot of the stadium...

...over there.

Murder?

Too busy writing to read the newspaper?

You always did chatter on like a bitch.

Well, good luck finding the suspect.

Would you like my help?

Kurokawa...

I read your book.

You figured out that I wrote it?

Then I didn't need to use a pen name.

Wake up and say hello.

Oh...

Great!

She looks just like a real human being.

How do you do?

We can earn a lot.

She can probably handle thirty or forty customers!

Please inspect her twice a week.

And, this is for discharging sperm automatically.

User friendly, right?

Now then, there is the bill and the shipping charges...

Pay up, please.

You exposed our procedures in your book out of spite.

Secrets and conservatism are bad for the citizens.

They have a right to know.

We're no saints...

But, neither were you!

Of course...

Actually, I'm not as cool as I'm acting.

It was for revenge, because only I was fired.

I lost my pension...

People were looking at me with angry eyes.

I was in a hopeless situation.

Son of a bitch...

so you guys...

Be prepared for a second volume, okay?

I see.

This again?

Don't trust people so easily, fool!

I never trusted you.

You fat bastard!

Five...

...four...

...three...

...two...

...one!

Huh?

Mr. Kurokawa, are you listening?

What are you doing?

Damn...

Because of you, the chief is an insomniac.

Let go, dumb-ass!

Hey!

Baldy!

Are you on the line?

What is this?

Who is he?

Just a civil servant.

Don't worry.

Sorry Pops, for calling you Baldy.

Even though it was an emergency, you should watch your mouth.

Just take care of your part.

We've already risked our lives.

Hey, they're putting holes in my car!

You guys lied!

Damn you!

Please don't shoot!

I hate stubborn men!

Scram!

Wait, Mikura!

This is terrible.

My car is full of holes!

My foot, my foot, my foot, my foot!

Bastards!

They made fools of us...

Please come again.

Good, so good.

Mikura, dinner, dinner.

What's the flavor?

Miso flavor.

It's Haccho Miso.

It's so damn good!

This is my apology to you guys.

I'm very sorry about what happened today.

Sorry!

If you really feel sorry, feed us better food like Shabu-shabu.

I'm ready for danger, because that's our job.

Besides, my stomach is always full because of you.

You make me cry.

I'm so happy we found you.

I like you...

No, I love you!

Friendship is beautiful, but what are we going to do about the car?

We didn't even get any money for the robot.

Royalties from Mr. Kuro...

You still have more, right?

It's a best-seller!

We can live for two or three years.

My lovely car will be fixed soon, too.

Oh, good!

This taro is so good!

I wish it was that way...

...but actually, it's not.

You're kidding, right Baldy?

What, Baldy again?

What's the truth, Baldy?

Harada, you too?

Just kidding!

I scared you guys!

Who is this?

I am...

...Emoto, who called yesterday.

Climb on up.

You'll see a hatch on the top.

Excuse me, don't move a moment.

Huh?

What's up?

He is not an invited customer?