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Excerpt from the progress report by Sonia Summers:
Concerning Humanoid Monsters.
Bem: Transforms from an adult male form into a large humanoid monster
who controls electric shocks.
Bela: Transforms from a young woman into a medium-sized humanoid monster
who controls cold.
Belo: Transforms from a young man into a small humanoid monster
who controls flames.
The three of them have defended humanity
from crimes committed by modified humans created by Dr. Recycle,
as well as the humanoid monster Vega,
under the direction of the unseen council.
Ever since, the whereabouts of Bem, Bela, and Belo,
as well as Dr. Recycle, have been unknown.
I am currently investigating their disappearance.
End of report, Libra City, Outside, 18th Branch,
Detective Sonia Summers.
You never learn, do you,
Sonia?
The humanoid monsters are dead.
If there is eyewitness data, I will confirm it. It's part of my job.
Where is it this time?
So it's... Doraco Chemical?
You'd be better off staying away from them.
You won't make it out of there with your life.
The intel I have pointing to this island
suggests that Bem and the others could be hiding there.
For the love of...
As well as the doctor who got away from us.
Dr. Recycle?
Yes.
That's even more risky.
Nothing good ever happens to those who poke into Doraco's business.
All I need is for you to keep this a secret.
You're gonna die young.
No one knows when they first came into being.
In a dark, soundless world, one cell began to divide and multiply,
and three different creatures were born.
They were, of course, not human. However,
hidden within their bodies was the blood of justice.
These were the humanoid monsters which could not become human.
Good morning, Papa!
Good morning, Matthew.
Am I the last one up again this morning?
Breakfast is already ready.
It is a good morning.
Mama! Papa is up!
Good morning, Mama.
Good morning, Matthew.
Morning.
Morning, Belm.
Today's breakfast looks good.
Oh, just a minute.
Here.
Oh, right.
Now you'll be just fine today.
Good morning, Mama, Papa.
Good morning, Amelia.
Is that all you're having today?
Well, you know, I'm just not hungry in the morning.
Besides, once I add milk,
it's nutritionally not much different than what you're eating.
Emma?
Coming!
Boy, you are all thumbs.
How can I get as good at doing it as you are?
You don't have to. I'll tie it for you.
I promised as much when we got married, right?
--We're off! --We're off!
Okay, I'm off now.
Come back safely, Belm.
Hey, Belm!
Hey!
Good morning, Belm, Emma!
Let's head in together.
Good morning, Burgess and Dana.
Good morning, Burgess. You're looking well today.
So are you, Belm. How are you feeling?
The same as always.
I see. Emma!
You're as radiant as ever today!
How is it that I didn't meet you before I met Dana?
Hey, Dana is standing right there--
Don't worry about us.
I have a firm hold on his stomach, after all.
Yes, alas! I reject anything but Dana's home cooking.
--I love you, Da-- na? --Go to work, already!
--Whoa... --You'll be late!
Don't be ridiculous, Dana.
The office is right there!
Arriving late is hard to do!
Okay, off you go, Belm.
This, please.
Yeah. Fine day we're having, huh,
Belm?
Yes, it's a nice day.
Belm!
I've got them.
Good morning, Belm. Yours is a fresh-ground mocha today. Enjoy!
Thank you, Jane!
Hey, another hard day at work?
Fresh out of the oven, no extra charge.
Oh, thanks.
Very grateful.
Morning!
Have a great day!
Don't cause any accidents!
We here at Doraco Chemical
protect people all over the world from illness,
and work day and night doing research to combat diseases.
The products we develop here improve the lives of all in diverse ways,
including overcoming serious illnesses, driving cutting-edge medical treatments,
and offering medical services to the world's economically challenged areas.
Our never-ending hope is that our medications
bring peace and relief to the lives of all.
Morning, Pete.
Morning.
Good morning! Have a great day.
--That projection is fine. Yes. --Yes, that sponsorship is...
Yes, as far as that matter is concerned...
Oh, no, not in the least!
Yes. Yes. I will handle it.
Belm, I need your signature on these.
Okay.
Signatures are such a hassle, honestly!
It's hard to believe we're the world's most advanced enterprise.
There's no getting around it.
The representative is someone who only trusts in the tangible.
I know, but still...
Hey!
Idle chit-chat is off-limits! Get to work!
Jeez, what is it with everyone?
Is Chief Manstall in a rotten mood again today?
Looks like.
You think he might be skipping the company's drug?
I make sure to take two every morning.
Belm, you take yours, too, right?
Hmm? Yeah.
What are you, grade-schoolers?! How long are you going to keep talking--
Good morning, Representative Doraco.
Good morning, Representative. Welcome to Public Relations.
Nice and busy here, huh, Manstall?
A-A product of my leadership, sir.
The representative wishes to have a sit-down
with public relations employee Belm Eyesberg.
Belm, you say?
That's me, sir.
Ah, so you're Belm.
I've heard all about your contributions to the company from Chief Manstall.
I haven't done anything special.
Doraco Chemical is in more than just the pharmaceutical trade.
It has the power to save the world!
It is your job here in Public Relations to communicate that idea.
And you, Belm Eyesburg, have done some truly good work!
I have?
Yes, you have!
This copy you wrote about the company's activities is truly great!
You've all read it, right? It's a concise, yet powerful message!
I am impressed!
Belm, thank you.
Thank you very much.
Did you hear that, guys?
Belm has been promised a promotion. We should celebrate, you big lug.
Burgess, you're getting passed up by one of your peers.
When you put it that way, you're right!
Okay, people, back to work!
--Yes, sir. --Yes, sir.
Yes, Doraco Chemical Public Relations.
All right, gentlemen,
Tell me about Doraco Chemical's past, present, and future.
There is something we would like you to see first.
Mm-hmm.
You were successful?!
Yes. Our tissue engineering technology has entered a whole new territory.
We have gotten past stage two of the experiment. We're almost there.
Fantastic! Now we can save even more lives!
Welcome home, Belm.
Yeah, I'm back.
Welcome home, Papa!
Yeah, Matthew, Daddy's home.
Okay, I'll be playing my game until dinner!
I'm home!
Welcome back, Amelia. Just in time for supper.
No thanks. I ate with my friends.
For goodness' sake, girls that age are beyond help.
I appreciate you working, Belm. How was your day?
Oh,
the representative came by our section, and complimented me on this.
Why, that's incredible! Wow...
But something is bothering me.
Did I really write that?
Oh, please! They said it was something to be proud of.
Have you forgotten?
I don't have any recollection of it.
But it has your signature, right here.
Lately, when I'm at work, I often have times when I suddenly realize
that it's already time to go home--
You're just tired, dear.
Emma...
I know!
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