200 baris pertama.
It's been 2 months since our insides have been switched.
But the problem is just beginning.
Hmm?
The day of the Alliance's founding anniversary will be held 2 weeks from now.
On that day, it will either be you or Ajisawa-san...
...who will be appointed as the next president. -Yeah, that's right.
Sabashima-san, if we still haven't switched back to our selves by that time...
...what will I do if I'm appointed as the President?
Well, of course, ya have no choice but to do the work of the President.
Oh, no... I'm not sure if I'm fit to do such a major role.
Oi, doncha worry, arite?
Both of us have helped each other out... We've already come a long way, ain't it?
-Yeah, well... -If you and I join forces...
...we'll surely get over any problem.
Sabashima-san.
Alright then.
You and I will do our best.
-Yeah. -Okay.
Ya promise, arite?
You promise, too, okay?
Yer phone's ringin.
-That was cheesy. -Yes, hello.
Boss, Ajisawa sent us a 'hatashi'* letter.
Hatashi letter?!
Sabashima, I challenge you!
As you wish.
'Debate of the Gangster Bosses.'
What the...
-You and Ajisawa want to be President, right? -Eh?
As leaders, your opinions are important in deciding who should be President.
They're going to ask each of you what you think about issues concerning the alliance.
This is going to be interesting, isn't it? Please accept the challenge.
But Ajisawa has a sharp mind.
You're a man who doesn't back out on a challenge.
Boss, please go and 'pow' em!
Please, Boss, 'thwak' em with all your might!
And 'bangbang' all of em away!
'Pow'... 'Thwak'... 'Bangbang' huh?
Yessuh!
I will see to it that I'll continue with the home visits.
Yup, alrighty then.
-Shirota-kun. Are you listening? -Yeah.
Yep, of course.
Okay, next. The parent candidates for the adoption for Nishioka Yuma-kun...
...have been narrowed down to 3.
This week we will start deciding on this matter.
Finally, Yuma-kun will have a new family.
Seems like he's being given the best...
...considering he was rescued from abuse, huh?
That kid is so cheerful...
...you wouldn't have guessed what he went through at all.
As far as my psychological findings go, I can't rule out psychological trauma but...
...the child is strong and he should be able to recover.
Hey, Shirota, saving Yuma-kun...
...gave you a chance to go through a life-changing experience, right?
-What? -Huh?
Eh?
Uhhh... yer right.
He's embarrassed!
Man, at that time, I never expected...
...Shirota would become a child welfare caseworker.
Ah... wait...
...can I go to the toilet? -Yeah, go ahead.
Just a sec....
Whadda ya want?
About that debate...
...can we just cancel it?
What're ya complaining about?
There ain't no way in hell I'm gonna let this opportunity pass by.
But what if I fail?
Whatever problem comes up, we'll get over em...
...if you and I join forces, didn't I tell ya that?
Yes, well... but...
Here ya go.
-What's this? -I made some notes...
...for yer speech. -Really?!
You went through the trouble of doing this for me?
I told ya, we help each other out...
...when we're in a pinch.
Fer sure, yer gonna wow em with that.
Just one blow, yer gonna knock em dead.
Sabashima-san!
Yeah!
Translation and fine timing: earthcolors
Raw provider and retiming: furransu
Special thanks to: hina_camui
::Story 9:: "Goodbye, Child Counseling Center"
Boss, go ahead.
Yeah.
Sabashima, I didn't expect you'd even show up today.
Ajisawa-san, you may be silver-tongued, but you shouldn't be too confident.
Our Sabashima is a genius when it comes to people's hearts and minds.
Then, I'm looking forward to it.
Sirs, please get ready.
Yeah!
Darling, it'll be fine.
Just tell them what you think.
Yeah.
Right now...
Ajisawa Takumi and Sabashima Jin...
...will begin with the Keihin Alliance's 'Debate of the Gangster Bosses.'
The first issue is...
'How will you deal with the rise of the Chinese and Taiwanese mafia?'
Ajisawa.
If they pose a threat to our interests...
...then I believe we should exercise our power to eliminate them.
To eat or be eaten...
...we have no choice but to think of our survival.
Right on!
Yeah!
Next, Sabashima.
Fight, Boss, fight!
Go go, Boss! Let's go, Boss!
Uhhh....
As for the issue with China and Taiwan...
Huh? What was it again?
Uhhhm~....
Oh, that's right.
'Pow...' -eh?
'...thwak...'
I... like Chinese food!
I also like Taiwanese food!
So you mean, we should interact with them in a friendly way?
Well, I really don't like conflicts.
Ya bastard~!
Whadda f*ck are ya sayin?!
-What the hell? -Ya want to turn us into losers?
Shuddup~!!
-Yessuh. -Yessuh.
I wonder if he's okay.
Boss, for sure, has a profound agenda.
Next issue...
'What should be the future for the Keihin Alliance?'
Ajisawa.
In these times of recession, Keihin Alliance has to survive.
What it needs is a broader perspective and a more flexible thinking.
I believe we should venture in expanding overseas...
...and plan for the internationalization of our organization.
-Good one! -Hear hear!
-Sabashima. -Yes.
Going international is also good...
...to widen a sense of perspective...
...for I am interested in other species of reptiles like lizards and snakes.
-Oi, whadda f*ck are ya talkin about? -No... uh...
I know you think reptiles are bad...
Many people hate them but...
Hyodo, I'm now wondering if he really has an agenda at all...
It doesn't... seem likely.
['Keihin Alliance Presidential Candidates Approval Rating']
What should I do...?
How should I tell Sabashima-san about this?
-Oh, yer already here, eh? -Yes.
So how was the debate?
Well, I gave it all my best.
Is that so... Huh?
What?
Oi... did my approval rating just go down?!
-About that... -Oi! Show it to me!
-Wait a sec! -What the hell happened here?
"... reptiles such as lizards and snakes."
Why the hell are ya talkin about lizards... What happened to the speech I gave ya?
But the only thing you wrote were...
...'Pow-thwak-bangbang.' -Whadda hell are ya sayin', ya octopus!
Dammit, this is bad.
If this keeps up, Ajisawa will be chosen as the next President.
Ajisawa-san had totally overwhelmed me...
And now in our next match, each of us will be presenting our manifesto...
If I fail that, then surely you will no longer be the next President.
But Ayumi-san and even Hyodo-san...
'Now that yer gonna give your own individual presentations...'
'...ya have a chance to win.' That's all he keeps saying.
If we coulda hook em with the 'Sabashima Effect,' there's a chance to turn the tables.
Eh? What's a 'Sabashima Effect?'
Striking a chord with man's feelings usin' nifty words.
Oh, I can't... it's impossible.
I can't be able to touch anyone's heartstrings.
Look, man... why are ya givin up so easily?
But you see, I did give everything that I could.
No matter what I do, it just wasn't possible.
Fer ya to be ready is already enough!
-But... -Doncha forget...
...we made a promise.
Yes.
And if ya dare humiliate me as a weak man...
...then ya better get ready fer the consequences.
Hmm?
HMMM~?!
Alright, guys can I have a moment with you?
I want to hear everyone's opinions...
...about the case of Nishioka Yuma-kun. -Okay~.
Huh? Where's Shirota-kun?
He said he'd go and visit the kids...
...at the temporary shelter.
Huh? What's that?
What the-... Paranormal? Typhoon?
Wait, what the hell's this?
What's happening? Eh? Wha~... What the hell!
What is this! Oi!
What was that just now...?
Yeah, hello?
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