Pending Train (ペンディングトレイン―8時23分、明日 君と)

To my beloved.

We thought this world would last forever.

We got bored and irritated with everyday life.

However,

we learned how life can change in an instant.

When I was lost and scared,

the one who gave me courage...

-Okay, all done. -Thank you.

You look great as usual.

We're ready for Riko.

-Off I go! -Break a leg.

I will.

I should fix my hair.

-It's fine. Just get on set already. -Okay.

Riko's on set.

Good morning.

-Good morning. -Good morning.

It was

a typical morning.

8:23 a.m.

I tried to make my usual train,

and bought my usual take-away.

Dang it.

-Hey, hey... -Hmm?

You really don't need to go?

It's fine.

Thanks. Take care.

I can take you.

No, I'm good. Thanks.

But unlike usual...

A rapid train bound for Akihabara will be arriving soon on track two.

It's him.

I'm on my way.

I apologize for the inconvenience.

CAR FIVE

We typically don't approach people we don't know.

But sometimes, we briefly find ourselves with total strangers.

This is one such time.

MOMMY MART

Hello, you coming to the meeting today, King P?

I'LL BE THERE

Alright!

Ow. Wow! I really hate people like this.

I bet you treat everyone around you like NPCs.

Hello, anyone home?

I'm such a gentleman for keeping quiet.

No. No.

No way.

He likes older women?

I'll keep him.

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My physics teacher won another award.

I'd love to win one myself, but they keep saddling me with busywork!

Dang it!

I didn't say any of that aloud, right?

I'm okay, right?

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Almost forgot.

Please check the last meeting transcript,

and transcribe the interview feedback by 1:00 p.m.

GREEN MOUNTAIN NATURAL WATER

I have to go to the dentist today.

I told her to find my patient ticket!

My heartless wife said she threw it out.

What is this? I can't drink it all!

Everyone knows.

ISN'T THAT KAZUMA AND KOHARU? DOING IT AT SCHOOL IS INSANE! LOL!

What's their deal?

Don't.

Forget them.

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Car five. Car five.

Huh? What car is this?

Oh, over there.

Excuse me.

What?

ALERT

Earthquake alert.

OUT OF SERVICE

My screen's frozen.

Someone said it a long time ago.

Humans scheme, and gods punish.

Perhaps this was the gods trying to get rid of humans.

Or was it salvation?

Or maybe

neither of them.

Ow...

I'm sorry.

It's fine.

What happened?

They're broken.

You're station staff are you not?

Mr. Komori? We appear to have had an accident.

Send word.

-An accident? -Derailed?

We derailed?

Is this train car safe?

This is Komori.

This is Komori. Can you hear me?

-Can you hear me? -Where are we?

Maybe we should get off the train.

Does your door open?

No.

Why won't it open?

It opened!

Help us!

-Shut up already. Just calm down. -We can get off!

-No way! I want off! Move! -Ow.

What's her problem?

Please stay calm!

Let's go.

Calm down!

-Be careful! -It's dangerous!

Everyone!

Hello!

Hello!

Hello! Anyone?

Where are we?

Hello?

-Hello? -Anyone!

Where are we?

What?

Anyone?

There should be buildings here.

No way.

What is this?

I can't get a signal.

Me either.

Nothing.

What is this?

What's going on?

Crazy.

I'm Shirahama, I'm a firefighter.

Let's first check that everyone's unhurt.

Huh?

Sorry for the trouble. Thank you for riding with us.

Calm down. It'll be okay.

Okay.

Excuse me.

Is anyone hurt?

I hurt my leg.

I think I hit my head.

Um...

My tooth hurts.

One second please.

Ah, yes.

Hey.

Do you know the dude who's badly taking charge?

He's a firefighter.

You know him?

Sort of.

-I'll go check the tunnel. -What?

I'll get help from the other side.

Wait.

I'll go with you.

Mr. Komori.

-Yes? -Help the injured.

-Sure. -Also, could I borrow that?

Go ahead.

Thank you.

Okay.

I'll come with.

Thank you.

-We'll go get help. -No, I've got things to do.

I'm Hatano.

I'm a high school gym teacher.

-I'm Shirahama, nice to meet you. -Likewise.

Excuse me!

Did you find that man?

No, we're looking, but he isn't anywhere.

Excuse me!

Are you policemen?

-Yes. -Yes.

Could you come with me?

Yes.

Sorry, coming through.

Look at this.

The coupler's broken,

and the car's missing.

What?

Nothing.

You're worried about your hair?

It's better to look your best.

You leave a better impression.

What?

Watch your step.

Okay.

What's going on?

We're not sure yet.

We think an earthquake caused it.

So they got left in the tunnel?

Watch your step.

I see light.

Finally.

-Huh? -What?

Where's the car?