Galaxy Turnpike Page #4

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- Nobody told me that...

- Are you kidding?

What's the total, then?

Depends on the course

Meaning what'?

There's an A, B & C course

Can you explain them'?

A is to enjoy by watching

B is to enjoy by touching

The C course is to go all the way

or do I say "come"...

How much to come all the way?

200,000

Two-hundred-thousand

More than the flight from Earth?

Plus the 60,000 to total 260,000

No, it's out of the question.

I'll be stranded without airfare

Hold on a minute

This supposed "Professor"...

where did you meet him?

He came to see my play

Why are you with him'?

Student-seducing jerk

He's so true to himself

I apologize

What'?

It's my fault

I don't understand

It's all my fault

I know I've no right to...

but I just feel sorry for you

I'm not sorry at all

Sure you are

Don't imagine how I feel

I wanted you to be happier...

to find a better man than me...

to live a better life...

But I am happy

Let's not do this

Do what'? I'm really happy

That's a brave face

Do I smack you?

I know how you feel

You were devastated

What'?

I'm so sorry I ended it like that

But get over it and make a new start

Are you totally stupid?

To presume your ex can't live without you...

At best, it's a male fantasy

At worst, you're simply delusional

I admit that to us he appears strange and needy

but the fact is, I love him

I cannot believe that

What do you know about him'?

When I'm old and frail

and face the end, somewhere in this universe...

it'll be him that I'm thinking of

and not you, sorry to say

I wish I could give you a hug

Bu! I don't exist below the neck, okay?

At last I've got hold of you

How's it going, sir'? Are we having fun?

H's not what we discussed at aH

Isn't she good enough?

Good enough? She's fantastic!

I told you

But what's this about 260,000?

260,000?

That must be the C course

Don't tell me that's what you want?

Of course I do!

You think I came all the way

from Earth just to watch?

My misunderstanding, I'm sorry

With your hygiene concerns,

I assumed A or B at most

What shall we do?

Well, I'm not paying that much

Really? Then you must make do

with A or B, I guess

I wan 'I pay a penny just to watch.

Do something]

Would you like to cancel?

The one-time fee still applies

No way!

Put yourself in my shoes

My fuse is already lit

It can't be helped...

Unless you talk directly to Hma

She's a reasonable girl

Call me if there's anything else

I'll do what I can

That took too long

Men are such sad creatures

Shall we then'?

Mm ma...

Do you take American Express?

Can I ask you to reconsider?

It's too late now

Weren't we in love?

But...

Chief...

What's up?

Sit by me

Sure

How did it go?

I think he understood

Damn it...

This is just the way it is

Couldn't be helped...

But how come?

Sorry I didn't tell you

We're getting married

No way...

She met my daughter, too

I know I'll be a great mom

Told her your news?

Yes...

I was so surprised...

This guy is Captain Socks...

He is?

I guess she wasn't listening

He returns to his home planet soon

Oh, we'll miss him

Wait a second

It's not 100% decided

I'll stay if you tell me to

I don't think I mind

Don't say that

Good luck with everything

Good luck

Ms. Manmo, consider me

Should I step aside?

There's no need

Chief, shall we go?

Okay, then

Sorry about this

See you

What shall we do?

- Korean BBQ?

- Great idea!

- Bowling later?

- If you like

Excuse me, do you have a minute?

Sure

Please, take a seat

You too, over there

I'm Hashimoto from

the Ministry of Space Transport

You're the manager here?

Yes

I have something to discuss

Keep quiet

Sorry about that

Down, boy. Sit

I've experienced several

strange things since being here

You may think me odd but please bear with me

okay

Firstly

I am presently surrounded by small birds

and a cute puppy runs under my feet

It may sound strange but I see them

This only occurred upon

entering your establishment

What's more, they're familiar to me

They come from the cartoons of my childhood

Chicchi the bird and Sandy the puppy

They were inseparable friends

As a child I was enthralled by them

I was an only child

and they were my only friends

There's also a mime

I see a mime holding a red balloon

He's sitting here right now

I remembered the instant I saw him

I once got lost in an amusement park

A mime with a red balloon

reunited me with my mother

He is that same mime

Have I gone insane?

I wonder...

Why am I seeing them? Why are they here?

What's the message they have for me?

Beats me...

I think I have the answer, maybe

Boy, it feels good to have shed

Here

Do we throw it away?

Please do

Why did you come here?

- A survey

- Of what?

Field survey of the Turnpike

I hear a rumor it might be closing

I heard it too. Is it true'?

I cannot address that question

Some kind of force is

at work to stop it happening

What do you mean?

From deep within his past,

beloved memories are retrieved

and given substance

to send him back to Earth with

a favorable impression

It's a welcoming committee, so to speak

Welcoming committee?

Who'd arrange such a thing?

Whoever would be most affected by the closure

Most affected?

The Galaxy Turnpike itself

Over time, the Turnpike has

evolved into a conscious being

It's not uncommon across the galaxy

They're a welcoming committee?

Would you agree with that?

Can you see him?

Yes

All along?

Yes

I wish you'd told me

We're used to unusual phenomena here

Ms. Hana

Get rid of this

Best not to peek

Hello Noe...

Sorry, we'll fix it soon

Noa's as idiosyncratic as ever

Did he say something strange?

He still talks nonsense sometimes

I'm sorry

But I'm impressed he made his dream come true

You mean this place?

He always said that burgers would be his life

It's not always plain-sailing

Naturally, being all the way out here...

There's also talk of the highway closing

Well, it's deserted

We don't know for sure, though...

Did he lose weight?

You think so?

He gains it back easily. Be careful

He should put on a bit more

I'm not sure...

Being together, you wouldn't notice

How long did you two date?

It was 3 years, right'?

I forget

We've been married 5 years

But it's not a question of time

Yes, it is

Yes, it is

How much can you afford, then?

This much...

I'll take the A course

Hey, this isn't enough

I can't even watch...

What the hell...

All right then

A special exception today

You seem nice so I'll cut you a huge deal

Are you sure'?

A, B or C, your choice

Really?

The C course

Deal

So, shall we begin'?

You mean here?

Are you mentally prepared?

Wait a second...

You're an Earthling,

who knows what germs you have?

Don't tell me it's your first time?

Don't worry, I'll take the lead

Your finger

Concentrate

Cheerio

Wait

Are we finished?

Yes

That was it?

That's the way we do it

But...

What? You must've felt good, too

I do feel...a sense of fulfillment

What else did you hope for'?

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