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What is your position within the White Pegasus Company, gentlemen?

We're in charge of looking for MOParts...

But you have an official title, as normal employees, for appearances' sake.

I believe we're co-chief assistant managers to promotional sales section 2

of the pet supply department's dedicated dog products division.

Yeah, what he said.

I'd like you to perform a task more aligned with that title.

We're going to be holding a dog show.

A dog show, sir?

It seems the staff of Monthly Moso Science has a dog of their own,

so we'll be using the show as bait to lure them

to a specially prepared venue and take their MOParts.

Then we're setting a trap.

Once we've got their MOParts,

it will only be a matter of time until the Continent of Mo rises again.

Boss, when the Mo Continent is back, well... will we...

Of course. Half the continent will be yours, as I promised.

Yeah!

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Body Moving!

Walk One Dog and More Will Follow

This company really makes a bunch of different stuff, huh?

How about this as a prize for the dog show?

Well, what is it?

I know! We'll say it's a trophy!

Can we do that?

He said we could use anything in storage.

I guess you're right.

Your problem is you're too wishy-washy!

I can't believe you blew your chance at the matchmaking party!

That wasn't exactly what happened...

Do you know what the difference is between popular and unpopular men?

It's confidence! That's it! You have to be unwavering!

No half measures!

You need to get your act together if you expect me to find you anyone!

Marron, wait!

Hey!

Y-Your dog is cute.

Yours is very nice, too.

Do you live around here?

Yes.

Well, maybe I'll see you around.

Right. Maybe we can chat more then.

How could I have been so blind...?

Can you be more specific, Jiro?

Like I told you, if I try to remember more, it's all fuzzy.

There was something like a war between heaven and earth...

And that's all I can really remember.

But in terms of specifics...

Look, I'd love it if I knew more, myself.

"Dreams are the last gasps of memories on the verge of fading.

Dreams are the last gasps of memories on the verge of fading. Have the dog face west while the tail faces east.

Have the dog face west while the tail faces east."

What're you guys doing?

I was hoping Jiro would remember more about the Mo Continent.

Where's Saburo?

Over there.

Hey, Saburo!

Let's go for a walk, buddy!

You never take Saburo for walks, Taro.

I realized something today! When you walk a dog...

You're creating a chance for a romantic encounter!

It's true that having a dog can break the ice with strangers, but...

Does that kind of thing ever go anywhere?

The first step is actually meeting someone!

You still haven't given up yet, huh?

Could we please just discuss the Mo Continent?!

No, Saburo, this way!

Let's head... over there, come on!

G-Good afternoon.

Good afternoon.

Oh, stop that!

What a cute dog.

Yours is lovely, too.

Oh, I dunno about that...

Would you settle down, Saburo?!

His coat is wonderful.

Y-Yeah?

I make sure Fernandez never misses his three weekly treatments.

What's your routine?

Uh, well...

Oh, it's been ages!

Hi! How have you been?

Hey there.

Have you tried that new line of dog food?

My little one's a little too picky an eater...

Hello, everyone.

Oh, I haven't seen you lately.

I'm glad to see you're all doing well.

Did you hear about the immunization drive at the park?

Oh, yes, the vet running it is really talented.

My baby really hates needles, though...

I couldn't hang with all the dog person talk...

It's hard getting past the first stage.

Especially considering you're not really a dog-lover.

Yeah. I only interact with one because I work here.

Right... on the M shelf. There should be a file...

You threw it out?! Whatever the heck for?!

Something just showed up in the mail for editorial.

Go ahead and open it, Chief.

Seems like a bore, so I'd rather not.

Aw, come on...

Wait. This is from the White Pegasus Company...

Lucky Color: Red Dreams are your wishes for the future. Make sure that your dog does not bite the hand that feeds it.

"Dreams are your wishes for the future.

Make sure that your dog does not bite the hand that feeds it."

Look, I understand, but...

Is there nothing else that can be done? Please!

It's yours now.

First-Ever Most City Dog Show

What's this?

A dog collar, a letter, and a flier...

"The first-ever Most City Dog Show...

First-Ever Most City Dog Show

The winning dog will receive a prize and a trophy."

They say we're invited as the staff of Monthly Moso Science.

The collar is... "a special product we've produced to emphasize your dog's charms"?

What do you think?

She'd probably want us to cover it, but this seems like a drag.

Plus, it's run by the White Pegasus Company. You guys keep saying they're sketchy.

True, they are.

What's up, Saburo? You want to enter the contest?

I think he does.

So let him.

You don't think you could meet anyone there?

But if it doesn't go anywhere...

Well, that settles it. Nothing ventured, nothing gained, right?

Saburo! Wanna try this collar on?

Okay, you don't have to.

Well, please look into it.

What's going on, now?

First-Ever Most City Dog Show

I'm Kuro!

And I'm Shiro!

And together we are...

The lapdogs from hell!

What the heck?!

Thanks for coming!

Now, please make your way inside!

We'll just need to check your bags!

Please leave them with us.

Okay.

Here you go.

Take good care of it.

Not what we meant...!

Good morning, everyone! I'll be your MC for today's festivities.

I'm Atsumi Seiichiro, a freelance presenter.

I'm Kuro, his assistant!

And I'm Shiro!

And together we are...

Now let's begin the first-ever Most City Dog Show!

Didn't expect a crowd like this.

Hey, look at that dog!

It's the same collar...

Whoa, this one is cool too!

There's something about that one that goes beyond "cuteness" and into "alien."

I wonder if it's the collars making them look so wild.

That is impressive!

Oh, how over-scientific!

Now, if all owners could escort their dogs to the starting line

while the audience takes their seats.

Our contestants will compete in a triathlon of running, swimming, and obstacle courses.

Whoever comes out on top will receive a luxury prize!

There appear to be press seats we were invited to use.

Over here!

Here are your special seats!

Front row seats?

It'd be easier to see the whole thing from further back.

Looks like there's no assigned seats anyway, so let's just sit wherever.

But you're supposed to sit here!

Don't mind us!

Why won't these punks sit in their special seats?

Our special "rest in peace" seating is wasted now!

Now, if you'll take your positions...

Ready? Dog-go!

Now, if you'll take your positions...

Ready? Dog-go!

And they're off. The inaugural Most City Dog Show...

Go, Idol!

First up is running! An act synonymous with dogs!

You've got this, Bludo!

They'll be competing in land speed first!

Prince!

Where's Saburo?

Man, I can't see him anywhere.

In the center! He's in the middle of the pack!

Get 'em, Saburo! Go, go, go!

And after running comes swimming! Another well-known dog activity!

The leading group is diving in!

Idol is in first place, and dog-paddling her way along!

But we've got someone cutting through the water behind her!

A dog, somehow doing a butterfly stroke!

And here's a dog who's managed a front crawl!

It looks like these two are battling it out for first place!

No, we've got another moving up the ranks!

This dog seems to have mastered ancient Japanese martial swimming!

Go, go, Saburo! Take 'em down, take 'em down, Saburo!

Bludo!

Prince!

Idol!

And after the swim, the dogs will be encountering this obstacle course!

What better way to test their agility?!

The leading quartet has put a lot of distance between them and the others,

with a four-way battle for the lead!

Saburo!

Get 'em, Bludo!

Bludo, currently in the lead, takes to the dance stage!

Now, let's see his moves!

Start the music!

Bludo...

Next is our second place contestant...

Now look at that! Magnificent!

Yeah!

I didn't know he could do that.

Next up is the dog maze!

Will these pups have the wits to make their way to the exit?

Idol, go back!

Straight on through, Bludo!

Not that way, Prince!

Saburo, take the turn!

No, your right! On the right!

It's no good. We can't get to the MOParts.

We'll just have to draw them onto the stage, then.

Push comes to shove, we'll use the special judge's award.

And which pupper will be the first to exit the maze?

It looks like Saburo is the first to find his way out!

And in second is Bludo!

These two will be our competitors for the final round!

And the final competition is... dog sumo!

Sumo... as the final stage of a dog show?

We've got this.

Entering from the east... Saburo!

Entering from the west... Bludo!

Time to begin.

Ready? And start!

This dog somehow used the neko-damashi technique! Saburo wins by ring-out!

Say what?!

Yeah, he won!

You did it, Saburo!

If Saburo's owner could please join us on the stage.

All other contestants, please collect your participation prizes

on your way out of the arena.

Thank you for joining us today!

Not yet!

How much do you think the prize will be?

This place is looking kinda sparse for the awards ceremony.

The MC, Atsumi, is gone too.

Oh, it's Shiro and Kuro! You two will be presenting the prize, then?

What the heck is this?

You're not escaping this venue now!

Now be good and hand over your MOParts!

Aw, it's you guys! This was all a trap?!

They really pulled out all the stops.

Saburo!

What's with the dog?

Does it actually want the trophy?

You can have the damn thing!

S-Saburo turned human?!

I'm a bard from the Mo Continent. And this is my harp.

He's a Motarian too?!

The pinching doesn't hurt! Am I dreaming?!

It hurts me plenty!

He said he was a bard!

And now we have three Motarians to your two!

Give up, and set us free!

You shouldn't think this is gonna go like it did before.

We've been working under a martial arts teacher to undergo harsh training!

Seriously harsh, man.

It sucked.

Gonna fall! Gonna fall!

You must clear your mind!

Hot! Hot hot hot!

You must empty your thoughts!

And with the special move we've learned, we're gonna beat you guys!

We call it...

Cross Over X!

Super Contemporary!

I thought it was Cross Over X?

Come on, we were gonna call it Super Contemporary.

But we can't use our special move unless our minds are in sync!

Which is why you need to contemporaneously match me!

No! Cross over with me!

I suppose I should bless you all with my singing.

If he's a bard, perhaps he'll raise our stats with his singing or heal us!

What?!

Mo, Mo, Mo...

Mo Sera Sera, Moala, Moana!

That's a staple of fantasy role-playing!

And now, bathed in song...

La Mo, La Mo!

Lalala Mo!

You'll transform, too!

Mo, Mo, Mo...

Mo Sera Sera, Moala, Moana!

La Mo, La Mo!

This is bad!

I guess we'll back off today, and try to sort out our special move!

Lalala Mo!

You guys got lucky this time!

But next time you're in for a beating!

Aw, just when it was about to get good!

I do not feel as if I am any more powerful.

What sort of power does your song hold?

This isn't a video game. That's not how bards work.

We simply pass down a record of history through song.

Mo, Mo, Mo!

Mo Sera Sera, Moala, Moana!

La Mo, La Mo!

Lalala Mo!

I remember now... I was... I was...

The prince of the Mo Continent!

A prince?!

Well, I'm glad to see you've remembered, Your Highness.

Then Saburo... do you know anything else?

I do. That's why I've been advising you all along.

Granted, as a commoner, I wasn't privy to what happened in the palace...

Oh, so that's why he was howling so obnoxiously every now and then.

The best laid plans...

have come to nothing because of their failings.

You have my most sincere apologies.

Everything's going according to plan? Really?

I see. I don't know how I failed to notice this before...

The MOParts don't allow you to transform,

but rather, because you're Motarians, they allow you to take your original forms!

So, what did you remember, prince?

The Continent of Mo sank into the sea that day...

Because of the civil war that split the kingdom in two...

Nothing more specific than that yet.

And he didn't seem to know any of the important details.

I wonder what's happened to the Mo Continent since then.

About that...

Fourteen years ago, there was a paper published on the Mo Continent.

And it was written by...

Four Tune. She was fifteen years old at the time.

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Well, hello there, folks. It's your favorite bard here.

I've actually been giving subtle spoilers via the next episode previews all along!

Delusional Monthly Magazine Issue 9: Mystery Moments! The Young Genius's Past.

Issue 9: Mystery Moments!

The Young Genius' Past

Next time... wait, did I roar this time?