Akagi, Suido, and Aoi.
Starting today, I'll group all three of you together as RGB.
AUGUST 5, 2011
Such a nice nickname!
Oh wait, I'm Suido, too.
Oh well, the small details don't matter.
That sounds like a hero! Awesome!
I like how I'm first.
Asumi, isn't it a bit crude to group us three together?
Huh? But when Shuta, Ran, and you are together, I feel like you guys can do anything.
Let's come up with our signature poses!
- I can't do something that uncool! - Mari!
- Since I'm "Red," little ol' me should be in the center. - That's how it's gonna be!
Okay!
Then it's settled! RGB it is!
Really. I just can't win against Asumi.
What a disaster it was the other day, Sakuragi.
MAY 10, 2021
I really can't believe it. I still get shivers when I hear about it.
How did the hearing with SARG go?
Well, I never want to go through it again.
So, you chased your dog that kept running away, and ended up there, huh?
Yes.
You know this guy, right?
Th-That's someone I don't know.
I see.
Do you know how much you pay for compensation when you stop a running train?
Thanks to Koki's mediation, everything ended without getting too serious.
But it was really scary for various reasons!
By the way, have the RGB guys shown up here since?
ITADAKI
AOI BAKERY
No, they haven't come by. Do you need to talk to them?
Yeah. It seems like they got into another argument.
So I thought I should at least learn the details about it.
Should I go see how they're doing?
That'd be a big help. Since we're so close to GourFes, I'm a bit busy.
There's something I want to consult as well.
Mari! Are you gonna be okay at GourFes being so laid back like that?
Yeah! We need Itadaki to win its second year in a row
at the 24th Ward Gourmet Festival competitions at any cost.
Huh? Well, we'll see about that.
Put some more spirit into it!
The Grand Prix winner this year is guaranteed a collaboration with a major convenience store.
Isn't that right, Sir?
Yes, that's correct.
You're part of the executive committee, right? Come on, make Itadaki win!
I can't.
- You're so stubborn. - I can't do what I can't do!
THIRD ANNUAL GOURMET FESTIVAL 2021
KODA-GEN, the famous comedian, will be coming too.
Can you get me his autograph?
W-Well, I think I can do that much.
The future of the Takara Shopping Street is riding on your Mari-Special!
A critical blow of resurrection!
I-I know that!
So is your rival Takara Mall after all?
Yes. It's been six months since that was built, and our business suffers more and more.
How about monjayaki, the new soul food of the 24th Ward?
If you pay with C-Pay, you get 85% cash back!
Furthermore, they opened all the same shop types as us!
They totally want to put us out of business.
And they're even nasty enough to have a monjayaki place compete against our okonomiyaki!
The okonomiyaki in 24th Ward has a different origin from inland Tokyo,
so I see no point in competing.
However, ordinary people have a different image.
Hello. Yes, of course, everything is going well.
I will give the details in the weekly report.
I'm aware of that.
We will keep it legal, with no violence.
We'll meet all the conditions so please use us for the construction.
AOI BAKERY
MAY 11, 2021
Originally from 24th Ward, the global artist 0th is a recent topic of conversation
as his graffiti satirizing the human rights movement was found in Washington D.C.
I found this in the morning. The moment I saw it, I knew it was 0th.
His identity has been a mystery all this time.
Yeah, 0th's art resonates with your heart.
On to the next topic.
A GIRL CHASED HER DOG ONTO THE TRACKS... WHY COULDN'T THE KIZUNA TRAIN BE CONTROLLED REMOTELY?
People are raising doubts to the autonomous driving of the Rainbow Line Express Kizuna Train.
They're doing this story again. It was a really good thing that Mari was safe.
Hey, Shu, help me out!
I need menu ideas for the GourFes this weekend.
Ow...
Sheesh! Listen to me.
What? You have muscle cramps?
Yeah. My body's been feeling really heavy ever since that thing two days ago.
Shu, you have monstrous athletic skills to begin with,
but that time, you really looked like a hero from American comics.
What are you talking about?
The thing is, I got a phone call from Asumi.
After that phone call, I don't know why but I could really move.
What are you talking about? A phone call from Asumi?
I really don't get it at all, either.
But that was, without a doubt, her voice. I think.
Do you understand what you're saying?
You're saying you got a call from a dead person!
I know that!
But when I picked up that phone call, a scene started playing in my head.
An scene of you being run over by the Kizuna Train.
Don't tell this to anyone. I really don't understand it.
Y-You don't have to tell me.
Oh, but that means I was rescued thanks to all of that.
So, did you call Asumi back?
Yeah. Many times.
But I get voicemail every time.
How to put it...
I'm not really understanding how I'm feeling.
Me, neither.
But I can't help but think about it.
It feels like this is no time to be creating a new menu item.
That's right.
You have to mend fences with both Ran and Koki.
And I think that was simply a prank call. Bye.
Wh-Why do you know about our argument?
When it comes to Asumi, you really stop thinking about everything else.
Asumi is no longer with us.
What, even you, Mari?
If Asumi is still alive, it's something to be genuinely happy about.
JULY 18, 2019
Where to on our way home?
Itadaki should do.
Mari has team practice today, so there's no Mari-Special.
What a shame.
Help me, Mr.24!
I need the powers of a hero!
Nice, goalkeeper!
Hey, Asumi, is this a hero's job?
But you still do it.
I mean, you can't have a game without a goalkeeper.
Whoa.
I knew I could count on Mr.24!
You guys are cheating!
What are you doing? Come on, let's go!
Okay!
Asumi?
Yup. Asumin is my motif. How is it? Does it look like her?
Yeah, it looks like her. But she looks kinda mature?
That's how I drew her.
I see.
A souvenir. Bread crusts from Aoi Bakery.
Since you're here, why don't you come in?
Excuse me.
Oh, Mari! Welcome!
Kinako, it's been a while! This is a pretty amazing place.
Is this your first time in the DoRed hideout?
Yeah. It really feels like a secret hideout.
The SARG got their eyes on us.
All our members are anonymous, and never show their faces.
Well, all my buddies in Shantytown are on our side.
So they shouldn't find out who we really are that easily.
Were you okay the other day?
SARG totally reprimanded you afterwards, right?
Yeah. Like, who saved me, and what my relationship to DoRed was.
You didn't talk about Shu?
I didn't. I'm not allowed to talk about him.
But really, I'm glad that you were all right.
But what the hell was that vision?
It looked like Asumin, and it told me to pick one or the other.
Does that mean we've changed the future?
Ran?
Oh, sorry, it's nothing.
Ran, your face looks kinda erotic.
Don't joke.
Oh! Ran, it's almost time!
Huh? Time?
The live painting stream!
There are 30,000 people already waiting.
Oh. Th-Then, good luck with your stream.
See you later!
Okay, Kinako.
I'm starting it up!
Okay!
JULY 6, 2018
I don't think little ol' me is really suited for stuff like this.
You say that, but you look like you're having fun.
Yeah, you're totally on a roll.
Oh no, art is where you express your attitude,
so even if you draw on a legal wall, it's not bomb and evil.
That's not true!
Ran, your art echoes with people's hearts regardless of it being legal or illegal.
More people should get to look at it!
Those words echo even more.
There, I'm done!
U-Um, can I take a picture?
Of course. You can take as much as you want.
Thank you so much.
Um, if you don't mind, can I take a video too?
A video?
Live painting! How wonderful!
Sounds good! That's perfect!
CAFÉ SHIROTSUMEGUSA
Sakuragi.
Hey there. Working on an assignment for college?
Oh, sorry. I only allow emergency notifications while I'm studying.
I'm surprised you found me here.
I called the Suido house, and Ms. Tsuzuragawa...
So what's up? Something urgent?
You had an argument with Shu two days ago, didn't you?
Mr. Shirakaba was worried.
- What, you came here to mediate? - Welcome.
Have you decided what to order?
Oh, one blend coffee, please.
One blend. Will that be all?
Yes.
All right. I'll be right back.
Well, that's just an incidental that I'm curious about, but...
For now...
Hey Koki, you know about Mon Jungle?
The flagship restaurant in Takara Mall?
Yeah. Apparently my store and theirs are favored to win this year's GourFes.
Everyone on the shopping street is getting hyped up for it.
GourFes. It's already that time of the year, huh?
It's the 24th Ward Gourmet Festival!
DECEMBER 14, 2018
It's the 24th Ward Gourmet Festival!
Please come take a look!
GOURMET FESTIVAL
It's the 24th Ward Gourmet Festival.
SUMIRE PHARMACY
Not many people are taking these.
- I promised Father that I would make it a success. - Brother!
Asumi. You were in charge of the Nihama Station area, right?
I'm done passing them out.
Come on, nobody would accept flyers if you look like that.
Smile. Smile!
L-Like this?
Maybe a bit different.
Koki, you're so secretive. You should've told us.
Sakuragi.
That's right. Let's make GourFes a success!
This is a good opportunity to showcase our croquettes!
Is this all the flyers to pass out?
Yes, for today at least.
Asumi, did you call everyone?
Well, yeah. Come on, we should pass them out, too.
Y-Yeah.
Thank you so much!
Oh, that was a good smile!
I really learned a lot by being part of operations as a member of the executive committee.
That's right. Koki is the founder, so he can't really side with anyone in particular.
Are you worried about something?
No, it's nothing. I was thinking about how GourFes will be hyped up again this year.
Mr. Koki, thank you for waiting.
Sorry to trouble you.
No, don't worry about it.
- But I thought I told you not to hide transmi— - About that phone call...
We haven't determined the culprit, but someone seems to be spoofing Miss Asumi's number.
We will continue the investigation.
I see. I'm counting on you.
That phone call, and the future prognostication.
And that power coursing through my body.
The scoundrel pretending to be Asumi holds the key to unraveling all the secrets.
24TH WARD GOURMET FESTIVAL
GourFes is this weekend, huh?
I don't have any time.
Huh?
Mr. Shirakaba and Mr. Chikushi from SARG?
What did you want to ask me, Mr. Shirakaba?
What is Takara Mall... rather, what is Yabusame, after?
So you were aware of Yabusame?
It was a quasi-gang organization, right? Someone I used to know is a part of it.
Then this will be quick. Well, it's basically what you're thinking.
Why am I doing something like eavesdropping?
Takara Mall is operated by Yabusame through a paper company.
What is Yabusame after by using GourFes?
Isn't it a bit too much money to be moving around?
For the past few years, they've been making money by being borderline-illegal land sharks
so they can be given construction contracts.
Their objective is to buy up the entire Takara Shopping Street?
Mon Jungle, operated by Yabusame, will do whatever it takes in order to win.
Takara Mall is supposed to be under Suido Zaibatsu's wing. It can't be—
Whoa. I can't officially make any further comments.
So I'll be seeing you later.
What’s going on?
Sakuragi.
You were listening?
That kinda sounded like the winner has already been decided.
- Sakuragi, you really are smart. - Mr. Shirakaba!
It's all right!
I won't allow any dishonesty. Trust me!
All right, I will believe you.
But you're always doing things for other people, huh?
Even though you're no longer our teacher, you take care of us.
It's my personality, or rather, my own beliefs.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
After school, you guys are hanging out at Takara Elementary that's been abandoned, aren't you?
They're demolishing it for redevelopment, so don't go there anymore.
- We know that! - Of course we don't want that!
It's a school that has history in the 24th Ward, and you're going to demolish it?
- It's our alma mater filled with memories! - Sheesh, so noisy.
That building can still be used!
The school closed from low birth rates, so that has nothing to do with it.
At least you can reuse it for something else.
What are you gonna do if you get hurt in a place that's off limits?
Don't be throwing tantrums!
And so, let's start the meeting for the conservation of Takara Elementary!
Okay everyone, speak your opinions!
The fact that it's a school with our memories is huge,
but it's still serving as a place where boys and girls relax, right?
And there was that historical bit.
Yeah. Takara Elementary was the first school
that was built on this land after the war, as the history of being an outside territory had begun.
And a spot that I have memories with my mother.
Mrs. Kanae, huh?
That's right, we can't let the school be destroyed for her sake, too.
Okay, thanks for waiting.
Today's Mari-Special is a "blackboard"!
Enjoy drawing to your heart's content!
This leave quite a visual impact.
Isn't this a bit too black?
It's fine. I'll start drawing!
This is it!
Mari, this is it! What a nice idea!
Let's cover Takara Elementary with graffiti!
Let's spread the word.
There.
TURNING AN ALMA MATER INTO AN ART SANCTUARY!
This movement has meaning in preserving a historical building,
and deepening the bonds of the community in this area.
How is it?
If RGB all gather up, nothing is impossible!
STUDENTS HANGING OUT AT AN ABANDONED SCHOOL THAT HAD PLANS FOR BEING DEMOLISHED
Mr. Shirakaba, regarding our students creating a movement to overthrow the government's decision.
Were you aware of this?
It's been reported on TV, and we've been getting heavy pressure from the PTA.
So, Mr. Shirakaba?
Those are students in your homeroom class, correct?
Two months ago, I directly advised them to leave the abandoned school.
However, I regret doing that now.
They've taught us that the abandoned school
surpasses the conveniences of adults, and is an important place for the 24th Ward.
Chairman, can you make it work in a way so that the government can acknowledge
that said location is worth preserving culturally?
I am thankful that you buy so much into my children.
However, considering my position, I must present several conditions.
You can't! You have to wait for Shu and the others.
I just called them!
But if I don't go in right now, we can't save everyone.
I-I'll go—
Mari!
All right. The firefighters will be here, so let's go and guide them.
We have to have the onlookers move, too.
Oh, right.
Mari, hurry!
Okay!
Asumi?
- Asumi! - I'm sorry!
We can't save everyone if we wait for the firefighters!
You're gonna... die...
You can't...
Y-You're not Shu.
You'll die.
I'm keeping this footage for self-admonishment.
Please don't forget what happened today, me.
We were always saying it was for everyone's sake.
We kept saying it, and kept acting.
But you can't die for it.
It's already been a year, huh?
I'm no good. I keep striving to keep up with someone younger than me.
I can't make fun of Shu, huh?
Asumi, I can't handle RGB all by myself.
I'm home.
Welcome back. You were out pretty late.
- I was thinking a bit— - You're late, Mari.
We've started the tactical meeting without you.
More like Mari, you asked Ran and Koki too? I should already be more than enough.
What are you talking about?
Sakuragi was relying on me. You guys are just afterthoughts.
You think you can win against little ol' me in coming up with ideas?
Well Mari, take care of the rest for me.
Good luck on making that menu item!
Y-Yeah.
Come on, Mari. Let's get started.
We have to eat something first.
Sheesh! This is why RGB are so...
Okay, let's start the Mari-Special Development Meeting for GourFes!
I'm so full.
All the blood is going from my head to my stomach.
We said we were just tasting, but we ate too much.
Asumi?
It's thanks to you, Mari.
Everyone can be so mischievous because Itadaki is around.
Even if they argue, or at odds with each other,
there's always a place for them to come back to.
Is that so?
Yes. It's all thanks to you, Mari.
I hope that's the case.
Hey, Mari.
They said it'll be sunny for GourFes!
All right, let's do this!
What will the observation results be?
I pray that it still hasn't converged.