Galaxy Turnpike Page #2

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At this rate

you'll die without knowing

a true sense of pleasure

Is that a fun way to live?

If you miss this opportunity

you'll regret it for the rest of your life

You understand that?

Mr. Baba Sahib, what work do you do?

I was a Professor of Space Studies.

Note the past tense...

Got fired after a problem with a student

I meddled with a female pupil

Silly man

"A choice I deeply regret"

I had no choice but to get Dad to hire him

I'm hoping to do office work

Hence the trip to Earth?

It'll be my first time

I look forward to the challenges ahead

Excuse me

Hello there

The usual?

Get a milk for Mr. Danny

Thanks for the help

I understand

Welcome to the restaurant

Let's sit there

Burgers? Haven't had one in ages

Chief, what'll you have'?

We've no time. Just a coffee

I'll get it

My treat, since I asked to see you

I accept, thank you

Excuse me

Two coffees

Two hot coffees

ls your father well?

He's certainly aged

Does he still fish?

Remember that time we went together?

Guys...

Yes?

Shall I leave you alone?

Of course not

It's fine

It'll be easier to talk without me

You're being oversensitive

I'll thin my presence

Don't worry

I feel bad

Just let him be

We did go fishing, right

Chilled to the bone to catch

just a couple of fish

It's very distracting

Hello

Mr. Mendes?

I couldn't help it

I'm in a difficult position

I know you are

You promised not to come

Just 5 minutes

Listen...

Madam...

Madam...

Ms. Hana?

- Were you smoking?

- I was not

- You were

- I was not

Excuse me, Madam

Can you handle this?

Two Cosmo Burger sen

Get rid of the butts. We'll be in big trouble

if my husband sees them

Over here

it's presently 1pm, Uzu-Shio time

I'm half-way along the route-at

the Cosmo Branch of Sand-Sand Burger

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In a corner, one Kuroron sits alone

What's on your mind'?

Over by the register

2 men in security guard uniforms

are loafing about

Nearer me, a Gennus and a human are

locked in serious discussion

Lastly there are two humans and an Assinus

One of the humans runs the restaurant

Has he nothing better to do?

Even though the Earth

shuttle leaves in an hour

this static tableau amply illustrates that

the Galaxy Turnpike has outlived...

...that the Galaxy Turnpike has

outlived its usefulness

The huge annual maintenance fee alone is...

I don't like this

Let me know the truth

Is this the end for us'?

- An awful ending

- Stop right there

You make it sound like we're involved

We didn't even start anything

I always said you were hoping in vain

Right from the start

Madam, let's be honest

- I always am

- You put on a brave face

- I do not

- Your words fail to move me

It's not my problem

Madam...

are we really through?

Didn't even start, for chrissakes!

Madam, I bring a new proposal for the design

This one's sure to meet your approval

I'll be fine without

I said I don't need it

What about the restaurant renovation?

I've decided to hire someone else

In that case...

I lose you and the job?

Both in one cruel blow?

It's not my fault

How on earth can I bear that?

You're in the wrong here

How could you?

Madam...

What's the new proposal?

M We momma...

your current floor is Terrazzo

which is showing its age

So for example...

how about using Umbria floor tiles?

Umbria'?

Umbria tiles...for the natural ambience

of their earth tones...

Another option...

is to re-do the entire surface

with a herringbone wood floor

Herringbone?

It will create a top quality feel

That's lovely

What's more...

your old stucco walls are dirty...

We could decorate in natural colors

over natural wood texturing

Natural wood'?

A wood veneer

showing off the texture of natural grain

in all its plain, organic warmth

- What are you doing?

-It's okay

- What's okay'?

- Don't worry

- I'll scream

- No need for alarm

Just relax, okay

It'll be fine

Don't worry

No need to worry

I'm leaving the squad this month

This is news to me

I didn't tell anyone yet

Why, all of a sudden?

My time is up

Your time?

I must return to X538, my galaxy

What's this about'?

I was here on a mission

A mission?

Please don't be shocked

I'm not from Earth

lam Captain Socks

Are you feeling alright?

The rule is that we leave

without telling anyone

but I felt I should tell you, Chief

I just don't get it

Captain Socks?

- You?

- Yes

You transform into him?

That's correct

Don't believe it

Do I look like I'm lying'?

But why?

To maintain universal peace

Chief...

Thank you for everything

But kid...

A burger joint's hardly the place for this

You're so busy, it was hard to get you alone

Damn...

It's natural to be shocked

I'm suddenly starving

Let me go get something

Excuse ma...

Excuse me?

I'm busy

I ordered coffees earlier...

Can I add a burger and fries to make it

a Sun-Sun Burger Set?

What'?

I'd like to add a burger and fries to my coffee

and order as a set meal

What's wrong?

Stop it

I won't hurt you

Wait a minute, okay...

Stop fooling around

Wait...

Think about it...

Where was I when Captain Socks

fought those mutants?

I always make myself scarce, eh?

- That's true

- See?

I really am Captain Socks

However...

If you still don't believe me...

Come with me

It's this way

Please take your time choosing

Liesel is a nice girl. A wonderful talker

She's out of the question

Louisa has a sad story

She's been through a lot in life

Brigitta's an acquired taste

That smell...of a stray dog

come in out of the rain

Let's make a decision, shall we'?

You're allowed two changes anyway

She's almost right

I'll choose this one

Very discerning, sir

For technique, llma's one of

the best in the universe

I'm sure you'll be satisfied

Which planet is she from?

Venus

A Venusian...

Be assured, to the eye she's entirely human

She's not half-catfish

below-the-waist or anything

You know our billing system?

Pay me 20,000 now and the rest to the girl

60,000 in total, right'?

20,000 is a one-time membership fee

llma is extremely popular

A last-minute cancelation means she's free

You're a lucky man

I just hope she's disease-free

You are a worrier

With alien planets, you're never sure

They have regular check-ups

I'll call her now. She'll be here in 5 mins

She'll wear a red flower as a sign

Thank you for everything

Enjoy!

Let's go

Please

Me, too?

But...

I'll transform for you

You're stripping?

Otherwise they tear

Close the door

You're even taking that off?

I've got to be totally naked

Look closely

I just get bigger and bigger

Morphing!

The Suzunari Theater

When I lived back on Earth

I worked back-stage at a small theater

Eventually! ended up marrying

the sister of a cast member

Initially, I dated the lop-billed actress

That was Lei-char:

She was a superb performer

and a lovely person, loo

Bright and smart, she was

the perfect woman for me

Until I discovered

a most disconcerting thing...

She ate hamburgers in

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