Twin Signal Volume 4 Chapter 19: We've arrived! - The Ocean City, Leukyon Version alpha-1.0 By Chibi Mokona Disclaimer: Twin Signal is the property of Sachi Oshimizu and this translation was done without permission. This chapter was translated into English using the Chinese version of Twin Signal. So of course, there are discrepancies due to the translation from the original manga script to Chinese and from there to English. I also took some liberty with translating some things that just can't be translated correctly to English so please forgive me if I get it totally wrong. If I have made any horrible booboos, please point out it out by emailing me at chibi-mokona@geocities.com. Oh yeah, this thing is mine so please don't copy it and put it up somewhere else. [ ] - words on a sign or thoughts. ( ) - words that I am not sure of or have no idea how to translate and are approximations. < > - sounds(ones that I bother to put in) or in this case, a comment by me. p36 NOBUHIKO Ehh... MASANOBU Nobuhiko, don't open your mouth so wide, otherwise a mosquito might fly in. NOBUHIKO Wow! It's big! The city's really huge! MASANOBU Not really, but by your standards it might be. Hmm...I don't think that I've ever brought you to a place like this before... MINORU That's your fault. We left him behind every time we traveled. NOBUHIKO Is that the ocean-city Leukyon? MASANOBU Yes. That's where the robot exhibition is taking place. p37 NOBUHIKO How come we haven't seen anyone else around? Where are all the robots? Shouldn't there be lots of them around? MINORU [Where did they all go?] MASANOBU Robots...Look, there's four of them right there. SIGNAL Now these clothes feel much more natural. PULSE It seems kindof strange... KRIS HFR's are ridiculous. Why must they always act this way? MASANOBU What is it? PULSE Our equipment haven't advanced at all! KRIS I tried my best. NOBUHIKO A..Achoo! I've been waiting for this. Harmony, take a look! MASANOBU His clothes can also transform to fit his smaller form. HARMONY He really does transform when Nobuhiko sneezes! p38 NOBUHIKO How come there are no one else's robots here? MASANOBU The exhibition has not started yet! NOBUHIKO What did you just say? Did I hear correctly? MASANOBU From now on, participants from all around the world will be arriving here. KARMA It's been a long time, thank you for making time on your busy schedule to come. MASANOBU Karma! This is my son, Nobuhiko. Nobuhiko, this is Karma, one of the robots of the Atrandom series. This is the latest A-series HFR, Chibi Signal. KARMA Huh? p39 KARMA I had heard that he could transform into a smaller version of himself, but I never thought... HARMONY ah, Karma? What are you doing here? KARMA What am I doing here? I am the mayor of Leukyon City! KRIS Mayor? A robot? PULSE [So Karma is a mayor now!] KARMA This city is totally controlled by computers. That's why having a robot as its mayor is fitting. The Robot Exhibition is sponsored by the Atrandom Group to commemorate its activities so far. This is my first job. It's quite an honor to be able to host the exhibition as the newly appointed mayor of Leukyon. MASANOBU What shall we do now? PULSE I want my blades! MINORU Karma got promoted! KARMA First, I will escort everyone to their rooms and then I'll show you the control center. p40 KARMA I'm sorry. Please wait here a moment. MASANOBU No problem. p41 MASANOBU [That woman...is she a robot? She looks very familiar...I can't think of where I've seen her before...I must be getting old.] KARMA This way please. Everyone's luggage has already been delivered to your rooms. MINORU Your (majordomo?) skills are very good. KARMA This is the family room for extended stays. Feel free to use all the facilities and make yourselves comfortable. MINORU Thank you, Karma. KARMA Pulse, will you be living together with the Otoi family? FLAG/PULSE? We're supposed to! KARMA The welcoming party and dinner plans have already been arranged for the scheduled time. Please come. MINORU? We will. p42 MINORU Meeting Karma again reminds me of what Pulse was like in the past... KRIS Really! PULSE Madam! (or Mistress? -sounds odd) MINORU The way you talk haven't changed much either. KRIS You were talking about his past, right? PULSE Don't say any more! Listen up! Don't dig into the scars of my past. KRIS Really? What's the big deal? It can't hurt you. PULSE If you have so much spare time, don't you think it's better spent on studying robotics engineering? KRIS Are you trying to insult me! MINORU They're teasing each other again! NOBUHIKO We're going outside to play. MINORU Be careful! NOBUHIKO What shall we play? CHIBI SIGNAL Hide and seek! NOBUHIKO Okay, rock paper, scissors,... Count until 50 and then try to find us! p43 NOBUHIKO Ah! He he, no one will find me in here. Huh? S..sorry, I didn't know there was anyone in here...Uh...wait a sec! p44 NOBUHIKO What the? Wait up! Oww... MARIEL Raiden... RAIDEN This is not your room, so please leave! NOBUHIKO Ah...Sorry...I'm sorry, excuse me...Weird...Who are that girl and robot? ... EPSILON I've found you! p45 KARMA We shall open it tomorrow. If we have a problem, we immediately notify you for help, Professor. MASANOBU I never thought that Atrandom would be put in a tank as decoration for the exhibition. KARMA Please watch your tongue! He is the international Atrandom Group's #1 robot, and he is the A-series, A-A Atrandom. There is no other place to put him other than the exhibition hall. MASANOBU Ah, I apologize, I was rude. Oh, I heard that another robot engineer is also here... p46 CONSTANCE SIGN Long time no see, Otoi-sempai. MASANOBU You are... CONSTANCE We haven't seen each other after you left the College of Robotics. MASANOBU Constance? Aren't you married? CONSTANCE Oh, that was 10 years ago! MASANOBU Hmm...and I thought that woman I saw was... CONSTANCE Which woman? MASANOBU Nothing, nothing. Your last name was? Ahah! It was ____(some word that isn't her name), right? Karma, I want her to meet my partner now, is that alright? KARMA Ah, Of course. CONSTANCE By "partner," you mean your wife? MASANOBU Yes, come along now. p47 MINORU Huh? Our neighbors are a girl and her robot? Why didn't you play together with them? NOBUHIKO That...Both of them seemed kindof strange. Eh! Chibi! Get away from Elara! KRIS Hey, Nobuhiko! What kind of robot did you see? NOBUHIKO Huh? You could tell it was a robot with one look! I think it's called Raiden... KRIS It's named Raiden...[Raiden!!] PULSE Hey, what about my blade? Oy! p48 CONSTANCE Oh, Kriisssss! KRIS Oneesan? What are you doing here? CONSTANCE How dare you still call me your sister! You little bitch! You dared challenge Professor Otoi, you stupid moron! KRIS Well, you said that Professor Otoi's robots were the best, so I... NOBUHIKO Oneesan? PULSE My blade... KRIS I never wanted this to happen... CONSTANCE You're talking nonsense! How are you, I'm Constance Sign. p49 MASANOBU I've heard that you had a much younger sister. So this is her? CONSTANCE She doesn't know anything, I'm sorry everyone. You worthless trash! You're grown so big already and you are still just as useless as before. Were you the one who stole my Solaris? (I think that's the name of the robot Kris commandeered to fight Signal.) Where is it? KRIS YOUR...Oneesan, we both made Solaris... CONSTANCE Don't give me any excuses! KRIS Solaris? It joined the starry constellations in the sky. CONSTANCE Became a star? Who destroyed it? Tell me who did it! p50 KRIS It was him; he did it! I'm not lying! Sneeze quickly. CONSTANCE Kris, I'm not going to chase you on the matter of Solaris, but how about your robot? You're supposed to bring a robot that you yourself engineered. You must have brought it with you, right? If you can prove your engineering abilities, then I will forgive you for stealing and destroying Solaris. p51 CONSTANCE The time limit is set for tonight before dinner! If you don't satisfy me with your results, you will have to return home to our parents. MINORU Constance, isn't that a bit harsh? CONSTANCE No, Ms. Otoi. That's just for starters! Oh, the A-series robots are here too! Where's the newest HFR Signal? Is he here? You must have brought him along, right? CHIBI Over here... MASANOBU I'll introduce him to you at a later time. CONSTANCE I came here to introduce my robot, Raiden. NOBUHIKO Raiden! That girl called that robot by the same name... p52 CONSTANCE You must be Otoi-sempai's son. How old are you? NOBUHIKO My name's Nobuhiko. This year I'll be 11 years old. CONSTANCE You know how to talk around adults very well. MASANOBU Of course. He's mine and Minoru's. CONSTANCE It's a good thing you take after your mother, huh? MASANOBU .... MINORU Why, we all are like that. CONSTANCE I wish Mariel is as cute as Nobuhiko. MASANOBU Is Mariel your daughter? CONSTANCE Yes. She's very shy. NOBUHIKO Bye! Could that girl be her daughter? p53 KRIS Wah!! What to do, what to do! Why did she have to come here? HARMONY But, didn't you make this robot? KRIS If Epsilon wasn't damaged by Signal, he would be perfect to show to her. However, she would laugh to death if I presented this version of Epsilon to her. PULSE You brought this upon yourself. KRIS Pulse! How could you say that? PULSE What do you want me to do? KRIS Save me! PULSE Huh? p54 PULSE Save you? I think Elara or Ookii Signal would be more able to save you. KRIS I must show her what I am capable of. Don't forget that I usually prep you, so you can... PULSE Really? KRIS You can just say that I usually help you with your preparations (or diagnostics?) ! Right!? p55 NOBUHIKO Ahem! How are you, the view's great isn't it? I'm Nobuhiko Otoi. You came here with your mother, right? I also came here with my parents and many others! Your mother made Raiden, right? Sugoi! My family also makes a lot of robots. Next time I'll introduce you to them! p56 MARIEL Robots? NOBUHIKO [She finally opened her mouth!] Do you like robots? MARIEL Yes, nut I like Raiden the most. I have to go now. Bye bye Nobuhiko. NOBUHIKO Bye bye. You name... MARIEL Mariel. Remember next time to take me to see your robots! NOBUHIKO Mariel? Well, sure. See you next time! p57 MASANOBU Look at this, the exhibition preparations are almost all done. KARMA Yes. In 3 days, Oratorio will arrive. All the others will be arriving afterwards. Well, I need to go finish the preparations for the welcoming party. MASANOBU Miss, do you know anything about Atrandom? CONSTANCE Isn't he a robot? I've never seen him before...why? MASANOBU Did you know that there was a girl following Atrandom on board the ship? CONSTANCE A girl? MASANOBU Will the girl appear at the welcoming party? p58 KARMA Do you want a refill of coffee? MASANOBU Sure. PULSE It's begun. MARIEL Are my mom and Aunt Kris fighting? NOBUHIKO I don't know... p59 ELARA Sisters should not fight...Please stop them! MASANOBU Don't worry Elara. Siblings are always like this. Just look at Signal and Pulse. NOBUHIKO Will Kris-neesan have to go home? PULSE I don't know either. CONSTANCE Well, we've glared at each other long enough, Kris! Do you have the qualifications to stay here? Hah! I knew it was impossible. KRIS That's not the case! p60 CONSTANCE Pulse is Professor Otoi's robot, not yours! KRIS Pulse will prove my qualifications. He will tell you of my hard efforts as Professor Otoi's assistant. PULSE I don't know if she has the qualifications, but I do have something to show you. Here. This is Kris's robot, Epsilon. KRIS You fool! You insane fool! FLAG How dare you call Pulse a fool! p61 KRIS ehh...It's all over...do I have no choice but to go home now? PULSE Is it that serious? KRIS What do you know! You cold-blooded monster! NOBUHIKO Ah, ah, achoo! PULSE And also, this is the newest A-series HFR, Signal! Signal and Epsilon were nearly equal in power and became embroiled in a very hard fight but Signal finally won and destroyed Epsilon who only survived to become that little robot. Although Kris is not too skillful, she's good enough to be Professor Otoi's assistant. SIGNAL Huh? That happened? PULSE Fin. p63 CONSTANCE Ah ha ha ha ha ha! Even Professor Otoi's robots speak up for you...I know! Pulse, thank you for speaking on behalf of my worthless sister! I'm thirsty from laughing so much. Karma, could you give me a cup of coffee? KRIS What happened? PULSE Well, now there's no problem. p64 ELARA Thank goodness, they didn't fight. It would have been incredibly sad and painful for them if they had hurt one another. SIGNAL Elara can't be wrong. EUROPA Sad? That is really good-hearted...Would you also feel the same towards me? Elara-neesan! -Finished 4/3/98 By Chibi Mokona.