Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead (ゾン100～ゾンビになるまでにしたい100のこと～)

- Hey! - We get it, already!

- Let go! - We give up!

Sorry for picking on his dog!

We won't do it again!

Damn it! What the hell? He's just a kid!

Let's get going, already!

Thank you, Akira!

The evils of the world can't stand up to me!

The superhero of justice!

Just leave it to Akiraiger!

35. REMEMBER MY CHILDHOOD DREAM

Hey, Akira, this is really bad. All of Japan's like this, for real!

I don't think there are any urban areas, or rather,

anywhere in the country that's safe anymore.

It seems the Self-Defense Force managed to isolate them in Hokkaido!

And a number of villages in the mountains were able to seal off access tunnels!

That means my family might still be safe.

They're in Gunma, "Kanto's best kept secret!"

So, why did you decide to go blond?

Seeing how you're doing what you've always wanted,

I figured I needed to do the same.

Kind of like my way of saying I'm exiting the grind.

Besides, if I'm gonna become a comic, this should make an impact, right?

Hey, Kencho...

I'm...

thinking of becoming a superhero.

- I said, I want to become a... - I heard you the first time.

By "superhero," do you mean like Spider-Man?

That's right!

This morning, I remembered something from my childhood.

And that was...

Go! That's it!

...to fight danger and save those in need in a kickass costume, for no reward.

That was the kind of hero I dreamed of becoming!

Good idea, right? You only live once, right?

A hero of justice who saves people from zombies!

Would it be all right if I do it?

Sure, if you want. But you can't fly or shoot webs.

Good point!

I've been doing research on ways to fight zombies!

That's how I discovered this!

Now I get it.

So, that's it.

Come on, let's go, Kencho!

Let's begin preparations!

What? Right now?

Hey, at least let me get something to eat!

36. BECOME A SUPERHERO

BRED IN CAPTIVITY FOR THE FIRST TIME!

I haven't been to one of these since I was a kid.

Yeah!

The aquarium, huh?

It's in pretty bad shape, isn't it?

I'd be pissing myself right now if this was still day one of the outbreak.

Doesn't it feel strangely exciting walking in the back rooms of the aquarium?

I know what you mean!

That feeling you're doing something you shouldn't is kind of thrilling.

Is it here?

- This is... - Yeah!

As long as I have this, then starting today,

I'm a superhero!

It's no good! We can't go any further!

For now, let's wait until the zombies around us go away!

No way!

I don't want to die.

Are you all...

No!

Someone, help...

I don't want to die. I don't want to die.

I don't want to die!

GREAT WHITE BRED IN CAPTIVITY

If I can make it over there, I'll be safe!

I'll definitely be safe!

No. I don't want to die.

I don't want to die just yet.

Are you all right, miss?

Get going while you still can.

It's the end of the line, zombies!

Akiraiger is here!

How was that, Kencho?

Well... I guess you could say you kind of have the look down.

- So, this is what you were talking about? - Yeah!

Shark suits are diving suits designed to protect your body from shark bites.

They're used when cleaning shark or crocodile tanks!

It's made from a mesh of titanium and high-strength steel fibers

that act like chain mail.

Even large sharks can't bite through it.

I see.

In other words, as long as I have this suit,

I'm invulnerable to zombie bites!

I've become an invincible superhero!

Invincible, huh?

More people in need of help!

This way!

It's safe inside the aquarium.

It's her.

Miss Risk Analyst!

I didn't think I would run into her here. It's a miracle.

This must be fate.

Is he cosplaying?

Akira!

This is the best chance to show off!

I'm going to show her how cool...

That hurts!

- Okay, right this way. - Why does it hurt so much?

Ouch! No!

I get it.

It's puncture proof. It blocks teeth, but you'll still feel the bite.

It hurts! Save me, Kencho!

Not happening. There's only one suit, after all!

Don't worry about us.

Sorry, but you'll have to handle that on your own! Bye!

No way!

Kencho!

Ouch! Stop struggling!

It's over.

We should be all right for a while.

That look...

She was definitely turned off by that.

Being a superhero is hard work.

I'm safe! I thought it was all over!

We're safe for now,

Kencho.

Hey, well done, hero.

You're horrible.

Don't be like that.

You ended up being a decent hero!

Something going on with her?

Well, I met her once before.

Go talk to her.

What?

What a coincidence, running into you again.

Oh, umm!

We met at the convenience store before!

Oh, yeah. Back then...

Yeah.

My name is Akira Tendo.

I feel like this must be fate.

- Maybe we should exchange contact... - Akira, was it?

Not that it's my business or anything,

but in what way do you benefit from saving people?

Bene...

That getup... Yes...

Psychologists call it identification.

An inferiority complex or low self-esteem

often causes people to adopt the look and mannerisms of their heroes.

It's a psychological defense mechanism.

In short...

It's what makes men

who are typically unvalued by society and lack self-worth

wish they could become heroes.

Harsh.

Hold on, how could you say such a thing?

Akira saved everyone here from those zombies.

He managed to save complete strangers from zombies this time.

I don't intend to deny the fact that he saved people.

But... Did you consider the danger to those truly important to you

when you leaped into action to mollify your low self-esteem?

Additionally, "hero" isn't a title you can claim for yourself.

What one person considers justice...

What...

She's super argumentative and difficult to please!

- What? The outfit's got nothing to do... - But, she's right.

- Being a hero will put Kencho in danger. - We're just trying our best here!

What exactly is a hero?

What is a hero?

Anyway...

If you still can't analyze risk, you'll only lower my survivability.

I'm afraid I must decline your request to exchange contact info yet again.

What's that noise?

I'll go check it out!

- Kencho! - What? Me too?

I guess I have no choice!

What I should be doing now is...

What is this? The water's...

Hey, Akira!