Endride (エンドライド)

Nice.

Just listen to you!

You're really into this stuff, huh?

What are those?

Are they the ones that just came in?

Yeah.

Awesome!

What are they called?

This one here's a rutile quartz,

and this beauty over here is a garden quartz.

Pretty cool, isn't it?

Yeah. Do you mind if I see what it feels like?

Of course I don't mind.

Well, not if you buy it first.

Aw, man...

I'm just messin' with ya.

Here.

Whoa.

Better hurry, you're gonna be late.

Hey! I'll stop by on the way home.

Hold it for me, will you?

You do know I'm running a shop, and not a museum...

Please just hold it!

No need to worry. It'll be here for you when you come back.

Cool! Then I'll see you later!

I've been fascinated by crystals for a long time.

The multi-faceted stones have been an interest of mine

ever since I was little.

I still remember the feeling I had when I saw one

for the first time.

Since that day, I've imagined there were unseen worlds

trapped within each stone.

And if I stared into one long enough, I'd be sucked right in.

The truth is, I think I was hoping something like that

might happen.

Seriously, though. I wish you'd been there!

I've never seen anything like it.

The inside was awesome.

It's like it contained a whole other world!

I'm gonna go ahead and guess that you were looking at

a garden quartz?

You know that without even seeing it?

Of course.

That's a retired archeologist for ya!

Have you ever thought about starting your research up again?

Sometimes.

No need to worry about me,

if that's why you're holding off.

I'm a big boy. I can take care of myself.

Yes, I know.

Maybe I will in a year or two.

Guess what I found out today!

What's that?

The Moai statues on Easter Island--

They're not just heads.

They've got bodies buried underneath them!

Oh, really?

And they're sitting like this.

Feet down at the table, please.

Sorry.

You looking forward to our little celebration this weekend?

I am!

We're gonna give Dad a great birthday,

and I'll make sure he actually comes home

to celebrate this year!

I've been worrying that he might forget it again.

You know how he is.

Well, I have been texting him every day to remind him.

If he doesn't show, I'll just have to sneak into the office

and drag him back.

That's very brave.

Thanks, Mom, I've got this.

Okay, see you later!

Remember, today's the day.

Everything's all planned out!

Celebration starts at seven.

You'd better be there!

Don't be late, and don't even think about forgetting.

Yeah, that oughta do it.

All right, Dad, see you tonight.

Let's go ahead and start.

I'll chat with him about punctuality later.

For now, why don't we eat? I'm starving.

I'm sick of this! I'm gonna get him.

I told you, didn't I?

He's coming home if I have to bring him myself!

Wait!

Professor Asanaga?

Sorry to bother you, but could you take a look at this?

Sure, what's the problem?

Professor?

Big shock.

Here to speak with President Asanaga

about a personal matter of some importance.

Please take the express elevator

to the highest floor.

Yep. Just what I thought.

Figured he wouldn't be here.

Oh, cool. What's that?

Huh? I've never seen one like this before.

My father's enemy.

Emilio.

That afraid of me?

Only a coward attacks somebody in their sleep.

Who are you to talk?

What right do you of all people have to call me "coward"?

So angry.

Avenging the former king, your father?

Useless sentimentality.

You should have planned a coup and tried to seize the throne.

That would've been a good way to die.

Shut up!

This is it!

You'll have to be far stronger and smarter than that

if you hope to kill me.

Your Majesty! Are you all right?

Escort him to the dungeon.

Yes sir!

Oh, my!

I didn't realize how much you looked like him.

Huh?

The late king, I mean.

It's so sad he's not with us anymore,

but your eyes are the same shade as his.

Are they really?

Yes.

Well, I wish they looked like the new king's instead.

Maybe then I would be as strong as he is.

Maybe so.

It hurts when he speaks of the new king.

He doesn't know the man was his father's enemy.

So the poor boy adores him.

Isn't it terrible?

He's just so innocent and trusting.

It's almost too painful to watch.

I don't understand.

What do they mean?

Around every throne swirls a storm of chaos

and discord.

In their desire for power, even family members

turn on each other.

It's almost common practice.

However, it's one thing to know about that storm

and another to find yourself in the heart of it.

It's almost time.

Soon I will end your traitorous life, with my own hands.

Dammit!

Dammit! Dammit! Dammit!

That freakin' hurt!

Hey!

How did you get in here?

I have no idea.

What do you mean? How can you not know?

Calm down, will ya?