R.O.D. - Read or Die (R.O.D. - The TV)

What were you reading in my book?

Can't even compare to Nee-san.

It's alright, I will protect you regardless of what happens.

I'm home.

I'm sorry... I'm so sorry...

Takiura-sensei's manuscript is finally near completion.

I'm sorry I can't accompany you.

Of course a writer who actually produces work is more important to you.

No, I didn't mean that...

Just kidding.

It'll be just a news conference and book-signing, right?

A guide should be waiting at the airport when you get there.

OK.

Please come back in one piece.

Oops.

Welcome! Sumiregawa Nununu-sensei

Ah... oh, no.

You must be Sumiregawa-sensei. I'm your guide, Michelle Chan.

I'm 24 years old.

My favorite books are the Harry Potter series...

I'm Nenene. Sumiregawa Nenene.

Huh?

That says Nununu!

Nu-nu-nu...? Ne-ne-ne...?

My, my, my.

We will get you to your hotel first.

Maggie-chan? Maggie-chan!

Here.

Where have you been?

I had to pee.

You're being rude.

This is your driver, Maggie-chan.

She is quiet, unsociable, and tall. Her favorite writer is Hemingway...

and she is not very feminine, but she is a very nice girl.

Nee-san...

Nee-san?

Yes! We're sisters. Very close ones.

Please.

But...

I like Hemingway, but I love your books too.

Thanks.

It must be big news in Japan as well...

that your book is being made into a movie.

Not really.

It's been four years already since that title was published.

Oh.

And I haven't written one book since then.

Is that so?

Yeah. I'm already a forgotten writer in Japan.

Ah! Hong Kong Island! That's Hong Kong Island over there.

And next to it is the Kowloon Peninsula.

Please have a good rest until it's time for the meeting.

You'll be in a penthouse suite.

Oh.

"You sophomoric Japanese bitch...

take your stupid novel and go to hell.

And that shameless movie company...

should conduct some serious soul-searching."

It must be a letter from the bomber, although there's no name.

It was lucky that your arrival was delayed.

But who did it?

Probably some head case with strong anti-Japanese sentiment.

You sophomoric Japanese bitch, Take your stupid novel and go to hell. And that shameless movie company should conduct some serious soul-searching.

You sophomoric Japanese bitch, Take your stupid novel and go to hell. And that shameless movie company should conduct some serious soul-searching. Any idea who it might be?

Not at all.

What are we going to do about tomorrow?

Cancel it, of course.

You're right. Sensei's safety must come first.

No.

If I run home now with my tail between my legs...

then I will lose to that fool.

But...

You expect me to let a fool make a fool of me?

Are you saying we should provide you with guards...

to accommodate your selfishness?

Selfishness?! What do you mean selfishness?!

It's a matter of pride!

This jerk is trying to get rid of my book through violence!

Besides, I don't expect your people to guard me!

Since I made my debut as a writer 10 years ago...

fools like this one have been following me around wherever I go!

But I've never given in, not even once!

Anyway, tomorrow, I will keep on signing, as if it's my last day!

Let him come if he wants!

I will write a "censored" mark right on his face!

Now, that's what I call a writer! How manly!

It's impossible to think of you as a woman!

Nee-san...

May we please join in your efforts to guard her tomorrow?

But you're only her guides.

We are aware of the danger.

But we cannot leave Sumiregawa-sensei like this.

To protect her we'd gladly sacrifice...

Maggie-chan's life.

Hello?

Yes. But...

Yes. I understand.

Well, it's been decided that the book-signing will be held as scheduled.

We will provide guards from our company, as well.

And we'll arrange a different hotel for you.

Here.

I have a good idea.

Please watch your step.

This is the place? You live here?

Detectives?

Yes?

Three Sisters' Detective Agency

Three Sisters' Detective Agency Oh, yes. That is our primary business.

If you are searching for a person, book, or cat...

please feel free to consult us.

Oh no, this isn't good!

What is it?

It's a book-draft.

This is already the fifth one this month.

This is our sister Anita, she's the youngest.

Books...!

I hate them!!

Don't shout, you little brat!

Who are you?

I'm Nenene! Nenene Sumiregawa!

What a weird name.

What did you say?!

Why do we have to let a complete stranger stay here?

Don't say that.

Her books are our favorites.

The author of those books is like a member of our family.

I've never read them.

Not even one of her books.

To have a writer spend the night in our house...

is an extreme honor for a bibliomaniac.

I'm not a maniac!

I guess I'm an unwelcome guest.

Sensei!

Please wait!

We shall conduct a "Three Sisters Conference."

Those who are in favor!

Those who are against.

Alright, it's settled!

Not fair! You're being tyrannical!

This is a democratic solution.

Um...

Would you mind autographing your book for me later?

Ah, me too, me too!

Fine, whatever.

Yay!

Thank you so much!

Don't ask me!

Mumble, mumble.

No Books or Authors Permitted!!

What am I doing?

Sis, Sis.

That writer woman's gone.

Mumble... Mumble?!

Hey, you idiot!

It's dangerous around here at night!

Sorry.

Sorry doesn't cut it!

We're going home! Come on!

I was reminiscing about old times. About when I was writing this book.

I had a friend.

Someone who loved books and was buried in them all the time.

Just like my sisters.