Last Mission - Karmic Retribution 19

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Season: Winter

 

Writer: Akira

 

Characters: Madara

 

 

Madara: Well then, I guess there’s nothing to do except proceed with the program as planned.

 

Before that, however, I’d like you to get J off the helicopter.

 

And then you should let him stand between us. Of course, you’ll undo his restraints. If J is tied up, the viewers will definitely feel like something is off.

 

It’s okay, I won’t do anything. I promise you. If I do anything suspicious, feel free to shoot me down with that gun I’m sure you’ve got hidden away in your pocket.

 

You’ve completely defeated us already. We were unable to protect J, and you managed to kidnap him.

 

The only measures left to us at this point is to speed up the losing process so no one else gets hurt along the way.

 

From the beginning, there was never any obligation for me to risk my life doing this job. I don’t want to get hurt or die if you go wild or start blowing up stuff.

 

Actually, this job was a huge pain in my ass too. I was forced into looking after some troublesome kid and I had to do a bunch of work I didn’t want to do.

 

If we can put an end to all that trouble with this, then that’s all I could wish for.

 

Ah, I feel refreshed already. 

 

I’m still young enough to want to enjoy my own life, and yet I was being forced into acting as some weird kid’s guardian - it was really annoying, I had the worst time.

 

But with this, all of that is at an end. 

 

I’m so relieved, we all get to live happily ever after with this.

 

Yup, it seems like you’re happy with this result too right? Splendid, splendid ♪

 

Yup, yup, just keep guiding J over here. Ah, just a little closer. If he’s over there he won’t show up on camera, after all.

 

Alright, that’s good. Well then, let’s finish this job real quick.

 

“Sorry to keep you waiting! It took a while to greet the guests for this episode, but we’ll be resuming the program now!”

 

“We have an important announcement prepared for all of you watching today’s episode!”

 

“-The truth is, I’m not actually J’s parent!”

 

“Eeh? You already knew that? I guess you’re right, I’m not old enough to have a kid this big, am I?”

 

“Of course, there is no blood connection between J and I, we are complete strangers! And that’s the same for Kohaku-san, who left the show! But then where exactly are J’s real parents?”

 

“Now that I’ve said this much, surely some people might have guessed it already?”

 

“Yup! J’s true parent is this person right here!”

 

“Allow me to introduce him! Since he is a completely ordinary person, it would be troublesome for us to give out his real name, so we’ll call him GFK II!”

 

“He is J’s real guardian! He went through the proper procedures and formalities to become J’s parent!”

 

“From now on, J will be under his care!”

 

“And now that J has a real guardian, a real parent, it is time for his “fake parents” to make their exit!”

 

“That’s how the story goes! This is why today is the final episode of “[MaM]’s Chronicle of Parenting Struggles”, which received much more attention than we had expected!”

 

“Now that J has a real parent, there is no use for a fake one, after all! Hahaha!”

 

“That’s all! The end!”

 

“It was only for a short time, but thank you all very much for your patronage!”

 

“Everyone who followed our show up until now, I want you to pray that J’s future will be peaceful, and see him off with a smile and tell him goodbye!”

 

“Thank you! Good bye, J!”

 

“It really was only for a short time, but being able to spend time with you, to become your family, made me truly happy!”

 

“Unfortunately this is goodbye, I sincerely wish from my heart that you will be able to live happily from now on!”

 

“-Oh, God! Please grant this humble wish of mine!”

 

…...

 

-There you go. I did what you wanted of me.

 

If you’re satisfied, see to it that you disappear.

 

I don’t want to look at you for another second.

 

If you don’t, I can’t guarantee I won’t lose my patience and go on a rampage.

 

Hahaha. You really thought this plan through, though. To have me officially, formally transfer my “parental rights” of J to you while on the show.

 

In this way, you’ve gained the status of being J’s proper guardian. The public recognizes this. After this, even if you brainwash J to make him give you his inheritance, no one will think it’s weird.

 

You’re his parent, after all. His guardian. People will just think he entrusted his inheritance to you.

 

And then you will get your hands on GFK’s fortune. You’ll be getting a huge profit for barely any effort at all.

 

You must be happy, right? You can’t stop laughing, can you?

 

I feel the same way. Aah, it feels as if a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders.

 

Really, even though I named myself MaM, being a parent wasn’t my style. Being forced into a role that doesn’t suit me has me feeling burnt out from the bottom of my heart.

 

Having said that. Even if we only spent a short while together, I can’t help but feel a little affection for the kid. Even if we were just playing house, and even if I was just playing at being a mom.

 

Which is why. Even if just for a little bit, won’t you let me hug J before the end?

 

I want to say good bye at the very least.

 

I’ve fulfilled all your wishes. So won’t you grant this one wish of mine?

 

It’s okay. It’ll be over in no time.

 

-C’mere, J.

 

There, there… Sorry about that, you must’ve been scared.

 

I’m sorry I wasn’t able to protect you. Even though you relied on someone like me, I’m sorry I couldn’t live up to your expectations.

 

I really am all brawn, I might be good with my mouth, but in the end I’m just a useless idiot.

 

However. I might be such a good-for-nothing, but-

 

-Thankfully, my “buddy” is talented enough to make up for my flaws!

 

Here ya goooooo!

 

Hahaha! How insane! What’s wrong, GFK II? You look like someone just shat your pants!

 

Do you find it strange how I just picked J up and started running away from you? Are you confused by me breaking our promise?

 

Sorry, sorry! You might not know about this, but I’m a lying piece of human filth! LOL!

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