DNA^2 Data 37 : Translation Title: Get Better Story and Art Copyright (c) 1993 Masakazu Katsura Translation Copyright (c) 1998 Paul Hetzel Special thanks to Andy-otouto for help and proofreading, as well as for the loan of his address. (27) [A replay from last episode... ] Kotomi: I... have made a decision... Kotomi: Even if they choose me... I won't go to Germany. Junta: Eh? (30) [Kotomi waits for Junta's reaction.] Junta: Ah... Er... So... [Is Kotomi looking disappointed?] Kotomi: But I'll do my best! Kotomi: See ya! Junta: ... Girls: WAAAAAH! (31) Junta: Uh... [Well, this was unexpected. A mob of pretty girls in swimsuits overpowers Junta... ] Junta: Ah... Junta: Oh... Junta: Bleargh... Karin: ... [... and takes him away while Karin watches.] (32) [The meeting room at the Stadium... ] Kotomi: Sorry I'm late! Mako: (Damn... She came... Stubborn girl!) Mako: (But... It doesn't matter. My brother will do something.) Teacher: Takanashi-san, I was starting to worry. Put on your leotard, we're out of time. Kotomi: Ah... Yes! [Somewhere away... ] Makoto: Are you awake? Makoto: Don't worry if your body is floating, it's just my willpower. [Makoto has immobilized Junta.] Junta: You bastard... Makoto: Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Iwasaki Makoto and I have psychic powers. Makoto: We'll have a chat. But, before, I have some friends who want to meet you. Punk 1: Heh, heh, heh... [Enter Makoto's "friends": the two Motel Street punks.] Junta: Oh... (33) [Back at the Stadium... ] Announcer: A great performance by Chiba Yukari-san, from Katsura High School! [KATSURA High? I bet the girls wear really, really short skirts. ^_^ ] (34) Kotomi: Ulp... Kotomi: (That girl was amazing. Not even my performance at the Disco could match hers.) Kotomi: (My guts ache... ) Kotomi: (Will it be all right? Will I be able to hold on?) Announcer: It's the turn of Iwasaki Mako-san from Fukoma High School! Kotomi: Do your best! ["Ganbatte ne!", she says. To Mako, of all people. Isn't Kotomi an angel? ^_^ ] Mako: Hum... (35) [The two punks are beating the hell out of Junta... ] Junta: Agh... Junta: Augh... Punk 1: Heh, heh, heh... This is great. Junta: Ugh... Punk 2: Our arses still hurt, all because of you. Now it's payback time! (36) Makoto: I'm kinda disappointed. I expected you to be able to match this level of willpower. Makoto: I hadn't ever met anyone with a power like mine. Being one of a kind was becoming very boring. Makoto: That's why, when I found that you had psychic powers, I decided to measure mine against yours... But you were not a challenge. Junta: Damn you! Asshole! Punk 1: Hey! You better behave, we are not yet done with you... Punk 2: If you struggle, we'll call those girls to knock you out again. Heh, heh, heh... [Makoto is watching the Gymnastics Competition on TV.] Announcer: An remarkable performance by Iwasaki Mako-san! Announcer: Her routine has been impressive! Makoto: Hum... You may still win, Mako. Announcer: Next, Takanashi Kotomi-san, also from Fukoma High School. (37) Kotomi: (Mako-chan did really well. I think she's the best yet... ) Kotomi: (If I can't do it least a bit better than her, I won't win... ) Kotomi: (What shall I do, I can't control my nerves... ) Kotomi: (My ass is contracted! I must calm down!) Announcer: Something's the matter, she looks very pale... Junta: (She's nervous... That's not good! Not at all!!) Makoto: It seems it's your girlfriend's turn. Junta: She's not my girlfriend! Makoto: Hum... Whatever. I'll show you a sample of my greatness. Makoto: It is said that, long ago, someone moved every clock in the country via Braun tubes. My power is even greater. Announcer: The performance begins... Makoto: Hum... [Makoto uses his powers through the TV set... ] Junta: You... What are you doing, you bastard!! (38) Kotomi: ? [... and rips Kotomi's leotard, making her topless. Ami, who is amidst the audience, looks horrified.] (39) Mako: (End of the way, Kotomi! You're finished.) Mako: (Throw a good one! And make it loud!) Mako: (Do it! Do it!!) [Kotomi's fart echoes through the whole Stadium.] (40) [Perfect Junta takes over. It was about time, too.] (41) [Makoto's TV set explodes.] Makoto: Ugh... Punk 1: Aaaah, it's just... just like the last time!! [Perfect Junta gets free.] Makoto: ... You got tired of submitting to my willpower? Junta: That was a "Psychic Cancel", a shield against psychic attacks. Junta: And now, I'm going to show you the difference between having some psychic power and being a psychic soldier. Makoto: You're going to show me your powers, huh... Makoto: Well then, so will I!! Makoto: YAAAAH!! [Makoto powers up.] (42) Punk 1: YIKES! Makoto: You say you can resist psychic attacks. Okay, take this!! Makoto: YAAAAH!! [Makoto uses telekinesis against Junta.] Junta: Kid stuff. (43) [Junta stops Makoto's attack with ease.] Makoto: ! Junta: My turn. Junta: MEGAPLAYCANNON! (44) [Junta blasts Makoto.] Makoto: AUUGH!! Makoto: Ooof... Junta: Heh... And I went easy on you. Makoto: This... This is really... Makoto: ... amazing... Makoto: Incredible... [Makoto passes out. Junta faces the two punks.] Punk 1: ACK! Punk 1: Don't... Don't you dare!! Punk 1: SEXY GIIIIIRLS!!! (45) [The Swimsuit Squad attacks again... ] Girls: ? [Junta prepares his special "Glitter"... ] Junta: TWINKLE BOMBER! (46) Girls: Ooooh... [The girls collapse in a swoon. ^_^ ] Punk 1: Eh?? Junta: I must hurry! [Junta ports away.] Punk 1: Shi... Shit... Just you wait! We'll bust the Stadium and spoil it for that stupid brat!! Karin: No, you won't. I'll make sure that you remain here. [Where the heck Karin came from, anyway? ^_^ ] Punk 1: Eh? [Junta reaches the Stadium... ] Junta: Kotomi-chan. (47) [Kotomi faces the judges and makes a cute face, just like that time at the Gym with Junta.] Kotomi: I'm sorry! Kotomi: I'll go change right away! Ami: ... [Ami breathes a sigh of relief.] Ami: Kotomi... [And so... ] Text: Kotomi-chan's performance was perfect and beautiful... Kotomi-chan had reached the finals, and she wouldn't have problems anymore... Text: ... But still... Why wouldn't she want to go to Germany? ... The answer would be short in coming... END DATA 37