Hakodate Chase

That’s a lot of burgers you got there, Netaro-kun. Are you sure you can finish all of that?

As easy as burger-pie.

*sigh…* I’m so full. That was delicious!

(Dip the last fry in the sauce… And eat it all in one bite⁠—)

Gii, ahhh.

(Hm? Gii? Is that supposed to be me?)

Ahhhhh.

…Here.

*munch* Mmmm! So gooood!

(Netaro-kun still has so many fries left on his own plate…)

This kind of feels like…we’re a family…

(But at least Nagi-kun looks happy.)

Okay, let’s figure out where we should go next.

Toy, discover our destination with your divination! I would like to see your hidden power!

I left all of my divination instruments at our hotel, so I can only do simple things.

Awwww… But your hidden poweeeer…

I’m surprised you can still do something. I always thought that tools like crystal balls or tarot cards were necessary for fortune-telling.

Same.

I can do it as long as I have something that can give me an answer. It doesn’t have to be an official process.

There aren’t any strict rules for divination in the first place. Crystal balls and tarot cards just happen to be common tools.

So you can use any method available? That’s an amazing power.

Eheheh! I inherited this power, so I owe it all to my ancestors!

Okay, I’ll try asking the water.

The wateeeer?

Hmm, if I just do this…

(Ooh, he gathered some water from his cup onto his straw…)

I apologize in advance for the mess. Hup!

(Now he splashed the water onto the tray…)

……

(Is he looking for something in the shape of the droplets?)

(This seems entirely bogus, but if he can actually figure something out…)

Agghhh, it would be SO nice if I could conduct research on your hidden power! It would be GREAT if I could dissect you into little bits!

Netaro-kun, keep it down. Toi-kun’s trying to focus.

Okay. In exchange, may I ask for Toy to show me his true power when we get arrive back in HAMA?

Ah… I-I wanna see it too…

Come on, stop messing around.

Ah…

Phooey.

Alright, say cheese!

Thank you so much! We’re sorry for bothering you.

You even carried our stuff for us… Thank you!

I’m honored to help you create some wonderful memories on this trip. Please, enjoy your stay in Hakodate.

Ah…! Um, actually…

If you have the time, we’d love it if you cou⁠—

*bump* …Fuck, ow. Watch where you’re goin’, geezer.

Oh, my apologies. I was engrossed in my conversation with these lovely ladies. Are you hurt, little boy?

Huh? Sorry, I didn’t get that. Didja just call me “little boy?”

Um, what’s with you? You’re the one who bumped into him, and now you’re being all rude. It’s okay, you don’t need to apologize.

Yeah. Let’s just ignore him and leave!

Woah… It’s alright, you don’t need to pull on my arm so strongly. I won’t leave your side.

Hey.

What?

You dropped a piece of paper on the floor.

Oh, pardon me. That flyer is quite important to me. Thank you.

……

May I ask for your name?

Who cares? S’not all that importa⁠—

Brother Dearest?!

*gasp* Wh⁠—

Hm? Who’s that next to Yodaka-san…?

Welcome back. I see you had hamburgers for lunch.

Wow. We found him as soon as we left the restaurant.

The power of divination!

Brother Dearest!! So this is where you were!! I’ve been looking for you!!

Toi…!

I knew it. The portrait…doesn’t really resemble him, but they do resemble each other.

Shit. I can’t reunite with him like this…!

W-Why are you running away?!

Was that Ryui-kun…? He has a different vibe from Toi-kun, but they do have the exact same face…! Wait, that’s not important here. Wait, please!

Eureka! The fun will increase tenfold if I make even more clones of them!

Are we going after them?

Yes! …Hm?

God, I can’t get a single taxi. My feet are killing me…

Kazuo! Kazuoooo! Where in the world did he go…?!

How do we get to Mount Hakodate from here? We’ve been wandering around for a whole hour…

*gasp*

(There are so many people around us who need help…!)

I can’t just leave them alone…! I know we’re in a hurry, but… Everyone! May I please have your attention?!

*pant, pant…* Okay, we’re in the clear…!

Yodaka-san! Can I count on you to run after him…?!

Of course. I can never say no to you.

I apologize, ladies. I’ll have to say my goodbyes for now.

Aww, noooo…!

There’s no need to be so sad. Travel is made better when you’re enjoying it with a smile. I’m sure our time together will become a wonderful memory for you.

Alright, allow me to return your belongings. Who does this paper bag belong to?

That’s mine! Thank you so much for carrying it.

Oh, it’s filled with baked goods. I’ll have to be careful with this… Here you are.

Thank you! I’m so grateful.

My pleasure. And just as I thought, you look even more beautiful when you’re smiling.

HURRY UP!

Yodaka-san’s the type of man to never be in a rush. There’s nothing we can do. Let’s leave him here.

Ahh! My dear brother! My dear brother is getting away! Someone please stop that grungy hottie!

Ah, Manager Daniel!

GAH, Jesus, what? You runnin’ a marathon or something?

We found Ryui-kun! We need to chase him down!

Now is the time for you to show what those muscles are for!

These muscles ain’t made for sprinting… Christ…

D’AHRAHRAHHH! *thud*

Ah!

Netaro-san tripped!

These long limbs still feel so unusual to me…

Toi-kun, we need to keep going, or we won’t catch up! Sorry, Netaro-kun! We’ll come and get you later!

I’m sorryyyyyyy!