SPY x FAMILY (SPY×FAMILY)

Thank you for coming, Thorn Princess.

Hello. The garden is as beautiful as always.

- Shopkeeper. - It is, isn't it?

With proper watering, pruning, and meticulous care,

the world can maintain its beauty just like this.

Welcome, Thorn Princess.

The heather smells wonderful!

The leaves of the burning bush are vibrant too. Look.

You surprised me!

Pardon me. I was worried that having a family may have dulled your senses.

But it seems like you have not changed.

I can now entrust you with our new client with confidence.

Please do! I will gladly get rid of the bad guys anytime you wish!

How reassuring. But...

your assignment this time is to protect the client.

Protect?

ORIGINAL WORK BY TATSUYA ENDO SERIALIZED ON SHUEISHA'S SHONEN JUMP PLUS

Do you know of the Gretcher family?

30 PLAN TO CROSS THE BORDER

For generations, they have been a great force, running this country's

underworld in an honorable way.

Due to an internal conflict,

their boss and his two sons were recently killed.

The only surviving members of the Gretcher family

are Olka Gretcher and her son.

Currently, they're taking shelter at a hideout,

but the man who took over the organization,

Leonardo Hapoon, is in a frenzy searching for them.

He put a huge bounty on their heads,

and according to rumors, assassins all over the world are on the move.

We have agreed to help her seek asylum in a foreign country.

Our escape route is the sea.

In order to go unnoticed by the coast guards,

they'll travel as passengers until the ship is offshore.

Then we'll rendezvous with a ship heading to their destination.

I want you to stay by their side until they're safely handed over.

I'm to protect these mafia family members from assassins.

It would be best if all goes as planned without encountering any enemies.

You'll be there just in case anything happens.

I was indebted to the boss who was regrettably killed.

So please accept this job.

But what about my work at the city hall?

And if I'll be away for a few days, I have to think of an excuse to say to my family.

Don't worry about that.

I had them come up with a bogus plan to have you

travel as part of your work for the city hall.

The director will fill you in on the details later on.

I'm counting on you, Thorn Princess.

To keep this world a beautiful place.

I understand. I will do my best!

It's my first job in a long time. I have to give it my best.

- Yuri! - Sis!

I didn't expect to run into you on this train.

Oh yeah... I'm returning from a business trip.

I was arresting a political prisoner.

- Good work. You want to come over to eat? - Really?

Oh... never mind.

Lotty's waiting for you, and I still have work left to do.

Like organizing wiretapping data.

When will you become friendlier with Loid?

- Never. - Are you eating well?

Make sure you don't leave your socks lying around.

Sis, I'm not a little kid anymore.

Right. You're right.

Forg Square.

I can't be dependent on you forever.

Although I did the other day.

Make sure you rely on me when you need help, Sis.

I'll kill Lotty for you in a second.

See you.

Sis!

Yuri is all grown up now.

That's right.

He has a job now, and he's able to support himself.

He doesn't need my help anymore.

Is there a reason for me to continue this job

as an assassin?

Oh, what a shame! Seventh place is a scrubby brush!

Dammit.

Come on, everyone! It's Central Mall's biannual mega raffle!

Get one raffle ticket for every 30 dalc you spend!

The grand prize is two tickets for a voyage on a cruise ship.

Come and try your luck!

Father,

Anya wants to get on that ship and go on a big adventure.

I see. How brave of you.

Give tickets to this brave hero.

I only have one ticket.

Oh, a shame! Sixth place is a luxurious scrubby brush!

What the hell? Is the grand prize really in there?

The grand prize is still available.

Bunch of idiots. Keep spending money for the grand prize you'll never get!

This cruise trip is mine!

I even made preparations beforehand.

I know. We have to pretend we're strangers.

The grand prize ticket is glued to the top of the box.

No one else will ever get it.

It's my privilege as an employee here!

I can't wait for us to go on this trip, Cindy!

I'm not that interested in a cruise, but I guess I'll go if it's free.

Hey there little girl. It's your turn.

Here you go. I hope you win!

Hurry up and draw a blank, you little brat.

The lady behind you is going to win the grand prize.

- We've got a winner! - How?!

Loid and Anya, I'm back.

Listen to this, Mother!

LUXURY CRUISE

Anya won a trip on a cruise!

- What? - She won the grand prize at a raffle.

Amazing!

It's too good to be true. I almost suspect a trap.

Father is suspicious of everything.

It's a ticket for two, so would you like to go with her, Yor?

I have work, after all.

I'm super excited because I've never been to the ocean before!

Bond, you're staying home.

Princess Lorelei cruise?

I'll be going on this cruise ship for work!

- What? - And this also departs on Friday.

- You're going on a ship for work? - Yes, um...

The city is trying to invite a famous department store,

so we're entertaining their VIP.

I see. It must be a part of the recent urban development.

In reality, I have a job to protect important people from assassins.

This job is a battle of assassins!

If by chance, they both get on this ship,

it will be difficult for me to do my job.

What should I do?

Don't make things difficult for Mother. Cancel your excur-gen.

Why should I care? I want to cruise the ocean.

Deep down, you agree with me too.

You're right. I might be able to kill two birds with one stone if I help Mother.

Be honest with yourself. You've been wanting to go out to sea.

Anya wants to go on a ship! If I can't, I'll turn into a delinquent!

Oh boy.

I'll go to work tomorrow and see if I can take some time off.

No problem at all.

I'll make arrangements so you can take time off from the hospital.

Thank you.

Stop fooling around. Work until you're worn thin!

There's talk that she got scolded by the main office for overworking us.

Caring for Anya's needs and education is part of Operation Strix.

Agent Twilight,

go and successfully complete the mission of rest and time off.

Excur-gen, excur-gen!

It's been so long since we've been on an excur-gen as a family!

Yes, although I'll be working.

- Be careful. - If only I wasn't assigned this job.

Then the three of us could've enjoyed a family vacation.

What am I saying!

I'm misplacing my priorities!

What's wrong, Mother?

That's our station!

But if I make this...

my last job as Thorn Princess...

It's so big!

- I'm so excited! - Calm down.

I'll be going now to meet up with the people from city hall.

I'll contact you whenever I can.

I'm sorry to be having fun on our own.

Good luck, Mother!

Pool! Circus!