Michiko and Hatchin (ミチコとハッチン)

Damn it!

A F ool's L o n gin g - P ar t 2

From somewhere in the distance, someone came to pick me up.

Sorry to keep you waiting, Hana.

I'm here to get you.

There was a message this morning, wasn't there?

One of the children is missing.

Joaquim Sanchez?

It appears that he took my money as well.

Do you want the police to get involved?

If they find out about the child trafficking, we're finished.

Hurry up and find him.

Shouldn't you be at work?

It's fine.

You betting on this?

Who did you bet on?

The bull or Marco?

Shut it, will you?

Welcome—

You old hag!

Why the hell did you kick Hatchin out?!

Don't give me that crap.

You never come to visit, yet you expect me to look after your child?

And honestly, is this how you greet your parents, Michiko?

Who are you calling a "parent"?!

Listen here, Michiko,

you may have physically matured,

but to me, you'll always be a snotty little brat who stinks of piss.

Fuck you!

'Cuz of you, Hatchin's been kidnapped by Fantasma.

What about it?

Silikov the Third draws closer!

Marco's demonstrating the difference in nobility between the two of them!

Can he find a way out of this dilemma?

Here he goes!

He's done it! Marco's done it!

He's defeated Silikov the Third magnificently!

Who the hell is he? Your lover or something?

Or is he—

If anything happens to her, you'll pay for it! You better remember that, you old hag!

That's fine with me.

Wait.

Why did you leave the child with me?

You asked me once, "Won't you trust me?"

You told me that I could.

Now that I've grown up, I've realized that the emotion behind people who say things like that is genuine.

But it looks as if I was fooled again.

You better pray she's safe,

or else you've just booked yourself an express train to Hell, you old hag!

Atsuko!

That hurt!

You sold Yolanda, didn't you?!

Who did you sell her to?!

A nice person of course.

You're definitely lying! You sent her somewhere horrible, didn't you?!

So what's wrong with me giving your money to Yolanda, you witch?!

Say, Michiko,

is it so hard for you to trust me?

How can I?!

Why don't you try trusting me just a little?

A greedy witch like you should get an express train to Hell!

Damn you! You witch! You witch!

Wait up!

Stop it!

We're going home.

Let go!

Let go, you old hag!

I'm so tired. I thought I was going to die.

Why did you come and find me?!

Damn! My foot hurts!

Hey! Give that back!

Quit crying. You're a big boy, aren't you?

What? Is this all you've got?

There's so little.

I'll give it back, okay?

Are you happy now?

Can't you trust me?

But you know, I'm someone's child too. I don't like sad things either.

Now, come on. Hurry up and stand.

For heavens sake, if you're gonna come in, smile and say "sorry."

That's the deal.

She... Hatchin's been kidnapped.

If you know where Fantasma is, I need you to tell me.

Well, I'm afraid I can't do that.

I'm begging you, Evan!

Didn't you hear me?!

I said, I can't.

First of all, how do you plan on getting there by yourself anyway?

Besides, a lot of the defeated members live there.

The minute you get there, it'll be "Bang, bang, bang!"

You'll be walking right into a hornet's nest.

Besides, she'll be fine.

She won't die. Well, at least not until you get there.

In any case, I'm sorry, but I have no idea where Fantasma is.

Mind you, surely if you walk around waving and shouting, "Hi, I'm Michiko,"

they'll definitely come to you, right?

O-Of course not. I'm joking!

But you know, if you're going after them, you'd better do it tomorrow.

Marco's going to take on Roman the Fourth.

If that child is their trump card,

we'd better have one of our own.

Do you remember their leader?

Vasili Nabokov, the errand boy Kiril was fond of.

No, not really.

Listen up, he's a fatty with long hair. Look for a fatty with long hair.

He'll definitely be there tomorrow.

Okay.

Okay, now for your promise.

Smile and apologize.

Huh? What? I can't hear you very well.

I'm sorry. Please let me off the hook for this one.

Well, that'll do.

Carrying the hopes of innocent children and the teacher who supported him in his youth,

Thanks.

Marco will face his final battle tomorrow.

Seria Bolsyos, who affectionately watches over his progress, has the following to say:

G-Good luck.

What?!

I'm sorry. It's nothing really. I'm just happy.

What is she up to?

You must be hungry.

"You've got to stop and smell the roses."

Most fighting bulls are tough.

But you, Silikov the Third,

taste so good I could cry!

Hey, what's your connection to that woman?

You her daughter?

"That woman"?

Michiko Malandro...

Michiko Malandro!

Michiko! Michiko!

Michiko! Michiko! Michiko!

Sorry 'bout that.

So, what's your name?

Hana Morenos.

Morenos?

You related to Hiroshi Morenos?

I'm supposedly his daughter.

Wait a second, I thought he died a long time ago.

Yes... But that's the way things are.

I see. I see. So you're his daughter!

I wonder why meat tastes so good. It's such a mystery.

Hey, Hana-More.

"Hana-More"?

Michiko's gonna come rescue you, right?

After all, friends are important; at least, that's what I think.

Mr. Vasili, there's a call for you.

What is it?

It's Mr. Satoshi.

Wha—?!

Hello?

Hey, fat ass! Who the hell do ya think ya messing with, underestimating me?

The damn protection money from Fantasma ain't arrived yet.

What's that about? You trying to rebel?

No, it's just that our bulls are on a losing streak.

You're a slice.

"Slice"?!

I'm talking about bacon. Don't ya know what that is?

Your breathing sounds heavy. You shitting out some lard?

No...

We'll be ready to pay you in full tomorrow.

I hear ya, ham.

Okay.

Also, Michiko Malandro's turned up.

Would it be cool with you if we took care of her?