Super Cube (超能立方)

Hmm?

Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture.

Downhill from Hinoharu Station on the Chuo Main Line,

past Koshu Highway is a long, low incline.

I have no parents.

No money.

No hobbies or anything.

Nobody to call a friend.

No goals for my future.

Yes. I really am...

I hope you've all had a pleasant morning.

Let's see... Any absences?

There don't appear to be.

Right, then!

"They knew that they could go anywhere

with the motorcycle.

That's why they could say most happily

where they would go tomorrow."

Hey, were watching the show last night?

Man, you couldn't believe it--

So, like, I was scrolling through videos on the Internet

'cause that's basically all I do,

and I'm, like, obsessed with this one girl I found!

She lives up in Hokkaido, and she--

Huh?

Ah?

Too much...

Looking to buy a scooter?

Well, I've been thinking about getting one lately.

But it looks like everything here is way more

than I can afford.

Huh. Have you thought of buying used?

Mm?

Uh...

Um... I'm really broke.

Just 10,000 yen.

Uh...?

Mm...

Yeah. I'll take it.

But why is the price so low?

This bike... has some history.

Three deaths.

And that's all?

Huh?

I'll take it.

Hmm.

Follow me.

Name goes there, and you can fill out your address here.

Won't I... need a license?

Hmm...

The questions on the test never seem to change.

Hmm?

Mm...

Uh. Thank you so much, sir.

You've got a helmet and gloves, yes?

I have them here in my bag.

Hmm. Hold on just a moment.

You should take these.

Have they been involved in any fatal accidents?

Hmph. They're new.

It's a promotional deal.

You should bring it back for an oil change

once you've ridden 100 kilometers.

That's especially important for keeping the engine in shape

on a used one like this.

Okay.

And I'll leave this right in here.

First, you wanna release the handlebar lock,

turn the key to "on," then just give the pedal a good kick.

I think I get it.

Mm?

Gonna need to give it a harder kick.

It might be easier, knowing the basics of how it works.

Wanna give it another go?

So before I kick...

...I should gradually move the pedal with my foot...

...and find the position where I feel it pushing back.

Then, put it in gear.

Thanks so much for your help, sir!

Ah?

Hmm.