KILL BLUE (キルアオ)

Checkmate.

Oh! That's the legendary hitman for you!

You're just saying that.

It's been a while since you let me take you on,

but even as a middle schooler, you're seriously cracked!

Well, this younger body definitely isn't as strong.

But since I still have all my experience and knowledge,

maybe I can actually move better in the field than I used to.

Were you actually human in your prime?

I mean...

Yeah, I did get a fresh reminder that you've always been freakishly strong.

Even back in middle school,

but still...

Don't go all out without thinking about the consequences again.

Like you did with Tenma!

Seriously, I'm pretty sure the kids from home ec are still suspicious!

Yeah, yeah. I get it.

And apparently, the report I sent the boss still wasn't detailed enough.

How damn thorough does that doting father need to be?

Listen, okay? If you're gonna keep living as a middle schooler,

the one rule is never let anyone find out who you really are.

For the boss's mission...

For your paycheck...

And more than anything...

For your own sake, Boss.

At least, that's how I see things.

Yeah.

You're right.

HOME EC ROOM

Ogami...

Noren...

I have a favor to ask.

This weekend...

would you two...

go on a double date with me?

- Huh? - Huh?

What?

President, don't tell me you agreed to go out with Tenma!

I-I-I-I didn't! I have no intention of doing that!

But...

I love you!

I love you!

Huh?

Chisato!

He's been showing up every single day, and I sort of let it slip...

that maybe I could at least go on one date.

Wow, you fold way easier than I thought!

I mean...

a double date?

Why?

I said, it couldn't be just the two of us, but if Noren and Oga come, then okay.

No, do not drag us into this!

You're usually so on top of things,

but when it comes to this stuff, you're hopeless.

Yeah, I'm ashamed to admit it.

Get it together! Keep this up...

and someday when you're one of those businesswomen...

who scares off every guy around her because she's too competent at work...

Chisato!

...you'll get suckered by some random pushy loser!

I just thought maybe if I went on one date with him, he'd be satisfied.

What kind of a plan is that?

It's even more delusional than Japan's low birthrate countermeasures!

DOKI-DOKI DOUBLE DATE SATURDAY, MAY 23rd

Somehow...

I ended up getting roped into this double date.

But honestly, I'm still curious about Ogami's secret.

Maybe I'll find out something today.

Yo!

President!

Man, I'm really sorry about all this.

Wait, what is that outfit?

Well, with the duel thing, this is sort of anti-pickup-guy protection.

Ah, you're already here!

Sorry to keep you waiting!

- That's workout gear! - Huh?

I wasn't expecting you to show up stylish or anything...

but come on! That's workout gear!

Huh? Is it bad?

You know this is a date, right? Not the gym?

Who the hell said that Unicorns were perfect inside and out?

His stats are ridiculously lopsided.

In fact, everything got dumped into physical.

A date with my beloved Chisato!

I'm so, so happy!

But he's so pure!

At this rate, he's just gonna steamroll you!

Huh? Am I last?

Sorry. Kept you waiting.

A jacket...

and a clutch bag?

Huh?

This isn't about whether it's stylish or not!

You're on some completely different wavelength!

I'm pretty sure I got the size right.

That's not the issue!

A date?

Are you sure about this?

You're an old man, remember?

What choice do I have?

If we're just walking around town, I'll manage somehow.

I won't be around at your departure time, though.

What are you gonna wear?

It'll be fine.

I'll just wear something normal.

Your "normal" is an automatic fail, boss!

Still...

what a weird group.

And Noren's outfit is like some celebrity trying not to be recognized.

Am I the only normal middle schooler here?

Uh...

So, what are we going to do?

I figured we'd browse some shops around here, then maybe catch a movie.

That's surprisingly normal!

Thank goodness it's not training.

Man, this used to be just some nothing park back in the day.

There were even homeless guys hanging around.

Huh? Back in the day?

I mean, I just happened to see some random old guy write that online!

Don't let your guard down, Boss!

Old guy?

HACHIROU RAMEN

Oh! I've been kind of curious...

about that ramen place!

Huh? You like ramen?

What? No...

I mean... I have it once in a while, I guess!

That place has a line full of seriously hardcore customers.

You wanna go heavy, huh?

Sorry, ramen's out for me.

Today's not a cheat day.

You're seriously training at that level?

Well, I guess I am getting a little hungry.

Wanna duck into that coffee house over there?

"Coffee house"?

I mean, it's not like nobody says that...

but when Ogami says it, it fits way too well!

Man...

this has been fun, Chisato!

O-Oh, y-yeah?

Crap. Somehow I actually had a pretty good time.

I knew it!

I thought so before, too, but it's not so much that he's weird!

It's like he's a totally different age!

But plain and simple, he's a middle schooler for sure!

It's not like he just looks young!

Oh, shit!

What the hell? My body suddenly feels...

Crap! Did I pass out?

Judging by the scene, has it been about an hour?

Huh? My hands look old.

Wait...

This stubble...

What? I'm back to being an adult?

Was there some trigger?

Or did the wasp venom just wear off naturally?

No, that doesn't matter right now!

This is really bad!

By "bad," I mean...

the visuals! Why now?

Could the timing possibly be any worse?

MIDDLE SCHOOL / MIDDLE SCHOOL MIDDLE AGE / MIDDLE SCHOOL

If they notice me like this...

EEK AAAH

Oh, no. I already want to die.

Ogami, is something wrong?

Bathroom!

Huh?

Now that I'm thinking clearly, what the hell am I doing?

Even if I felt more like a chaperone tagging along...

What grown-ass man goes on a double date with middle schoolers?

Am I an idiot?

That snapped me right back to my senses.

I panicked a little, but I'm back to normal now.

This little game ends here.

I'm just gonna bail.

I do feel a little bad about breaking my promise to Noren...

but an old guy going to middle school in the first place is insane.

Hey, Ogami!

- Huh? Tenma? - What, did you fall in?

The movie's over—

That scared me.

Hey!

Coming all the way over to the stall? Of course he would!

Dammit, what do I do?

Oh, we're connected.

What happened?

Don't say anything! Just look at this!

Y-You're back!

And Noren and the others are outside...

so I can't get out of this damn restroom.

All you brought today was that clutch bag, right?

Lock picks, mini bombs and a bunch of useless...

Oh!

The cat-shaped voice-changer sticker!

At least it's not a bow tie.

Hey, are you really okay in there?

Stick it around your Adam's apple.

Then use the app on your phone to change the frequency, and...

U-Uh...