AKIRA ANDY AUTUMN FUKO JUIZ KEN KID_RIP MII MUI PERSON_20A SHEN TAHIOKA TEACHER_ZOMBIE FUKO Andy! ANDY Not a problem. KID RIP Yo, Autumn belongs to Under! ANDY I'm betting on the charged-up Unluck. Stand back, Fuko! FUKO On it! AKIRA The future as I know it. TAHIOKA Ah, hello. Is that you, Anno? It's me, Tahioka. TAHIOKA I know you prefer to stay silent, so I'll just cut to the chase. TAHIOKA First order of business, well, the manuscripts you have stored here might have been replaced somehow. The other thing I want to talk to you about is we'd like you to judge this month's contest. FUKO Um, excuse me. TAHIOKA Regarding the first matter, I'll give you a report after we do some investigating. As for the second, will you be able to judge? FUKO Excuse me! Could you possibly let me speak to them? TAHIOKA Huh? TAHIOKA I can't do such a thing! ANDY Huh? ANDY Huh? ANDY Huh? FUKO Thank you very much. FUKO Hi. This is Anno Un, right? Nice to meet you. My name is Fuko Izumo. FUKO If you're available, could you read my story? I'd appreciate it very much if you did. If it's too far I wouldn't mind coming to your location instead. TAHIOKA No use. You're wasting your breath. Anno doesn't talk. I've never even seen them before. AKIRA So is it any good? AKIRA If it's an interesting read then I'll meet with you. In five hours, come to the bench at Stanley Park in Canada. Both of you together. AKIRA To You, From Me is a manga that helped Fuko to live her life. AKIRA The story drawn within as Juiz describes it, was a prophecy of this world, so she directs Fuko and Andy to investigate the creator behind it. AKIRA Following Andy's suggestion, Fuko ends up having to draw a manga as a means to contact the author. AKIRA Creating one for the first time has Fuko at wit's end until Andy advises her to just think about what would make her heart throb to death. AKIRA With a fresh start, Fuko begins to face her own emotions. This self reflection was not only for the mission but also from a will to be able to call bigger strokes of Unluck for Andy. AKIRA With assistance from other members, Fuko pours her feelings into her manuscript. And thus she completes Undead + Unluck. AKIRA With the finished story in hand, the pair head to the publisher and succeed in speaking with the author Anno Un as planned. AKIRA And now Fuko and Andy head to their next destination: Canada. That's right, where they'll find me. FUKO I'm sure I heard them right. They said both of us together. ANDY I see. I gotta assume they're talkin' about the two of us. In other words, this Anno Un definitely knows who we are. ANDY Not only that, it takes roughly nine hours to fly to Canada on a passenger airplane. But they've somehow got the lowdown that Union tech can get us there in just three. They ain't normal any way you slice it. FUKO I wonder if we'll really be able to... actually meet them. FUKO The Anno Un. Age is unknown, sex is unknown. In fact, I heard no one knows what they look or even sound like. FUKO Twenty years ago they published the first chapter of You-Me as a one-time special, but it was so popular it immediately won a serial slot. ANDY And for 20 years with their editors, they've only had silent calls and letters, right? They've never spoken out loud. Something's clearly strange about that. ANDY They're an elusive one for sure. Hell, not even Union's been able to track down this manga maker. So I say let's go nab 'em at all costs! FUKO Yeah! FUKO It's autumn. FUKO Not here yet, huh? ANDY Ya hungry? FUKO Hmm? What's that? It looks so good! ANDY The good old Canadian delicacy called poutine. Go ahead and help yourself. FUKO Thanks! FUKO Mmm, mmm, mmm! So good! ANDY All right, then. Should be any minute now. You know the plan. They get hostile with us, it's go time. ANDY And by hostile, I mean anything from them pulling out weapons to getting too close for comfort. FUKO So if they do, we just shoot them? ANDY Yeah, go for the legs first. I don't wanna have it come to that but if we're dealing with another Negator or some sort of Artifact-wielder, one wrong step and we're done. And let's not forget they seem to know about us. AKIRA Undead Unluck, huh? AKIRA I'm interested! AKIRA Although, you'll need to do more work on the setup. As is, it won't get past the pitch meeting. ANDY They got that close without me noticing? ANDY You're Anno Un, I presume. AKIRA Yeah, but that's just my pen name. AKIRA Here's the thing. I'm well aware of what you two are really after. You want to know the reason for Billy's betrayal, and how you're supposed to defeat the four UMAs. AKIRA There's also Andy's mysterious past, and lastly, how to defeat God. That right? AKIRA Yep, I know everything. But there's a price to pay. FUKO Watch out! ANDY Are those more UMAs? AKIRA Ah, yeah. Autumn spawned those things. They're Juniors. This is already part of their territory. AKIRA You two will now battle Autumn and, in doing so, learn about yourselves. And once you do come to know each other even better, you'll get several times stronger. AKIRA Those are all the hints you get. Now reach out and grab your reward. I'm sure the two of you can do it. AKIRA Now, let the "UMA Autumn Arc" begin! AKIRA Show me the ultimate ending. A story that even I won't see coming! AKIRA I knew that would happen. It's fine. Don't worry about me. AKIRA Look! Your manuscript is safe and sound! That's all that matters! Anyway, before you go fight Autumn, let's chat about it! There's so much to praise, and a bunch I wanna critique, too! AKIRA The composition and characters are pretty good, but line work and figure drawing are just terrible! The art is too old school, but there's still some charm to it. ANDY So you still a fan? FUKO Just barely. AKIRA You'll battle Autumn, learn about yourselves, and then in turn you'll get stronger than ever! AKIRA And I want to assist you in doing just that. ANDY Spit it out. Do you actually know the future or don't you? ANDY If you do, what do you get outta hiding it? What's your end goal here? AKIRA Here, you can have this back. I had a lot of fun reading through it. FUKO Whoa, what-- AKIRA Oh, but maybe I should hold onto it for you. ANDY Teleportation? Maybe a self-targeter? Or a voluntary-type Negator ability. Could possibly be an Artifact, too. ANDY Oh, this is such a pain. FUKO We'll battle with Autumn? Wait, are you saying Autumn is here? AKIRA That's right. Should be any moment. FUKO I hear someone! AKIRA Hey, wait! Fuko, stop! Right now neither of you stand a chance! AKIRA If you can't fully utilize your powers, you won't win against Autumn! FUKO This isn't about winning or losing! Once an UMA transforms a human, there's no changing back! MII Teacher! KEN I knew you were still safe, Teacher! MII Huh? MII Your arm's hurt! MII Don't worry. I'll bandage you up! FUKO Huh? TEACHER ZOMBIE Th-Thank yo... FUKO Did she just... FUKO I understand. KEN Teacher? KEN What's wrong? KEN Teacher! KEN Teacher, wait! FUKO Even if it's only one, I'll save them! AKIRA Oh, a pure and selfless line spoken from the heart. So befitting of our protagonist. AKIRA I admit this is the sort of spirit you need right now. It'll help you to progress. AKIRA But you see, without stopping to train, you'll hit walls you won't be able to overcome. FUKO Wait, that's-- AKIRA Yep, UMA Autumn. A UMA that feeds on human biography. FUKO The guy who was screaming, I see him! PERSON 20A Help-- ANDY It turns people into books and reads them? AUTUMN Boring! AUTUMN Give me, give me! Give me a story that's truly interesting. AUTUMN Tell me, tell me. Tell me a story that no one knows! AUTUMN Show me, show me! Show me a story that's yours alone! ANDY Here it comes! Grab hold, Fuko! FUKO Right! ANDY Okay, same strategy as with Burn! I charge up with Unluck, enter its body, then deal big damage and nab this sucker! FUKO Its body's going on lock down? It's closed every hole! ANDY Then I'll just pry it open! AKIRA Not gonna work. You lack creativity. ANDY Crimson Bullet! ANDY It didn't even leave a scratch. FUKO Incoming! FUKO Your leg is turning into books! ANDY Don't worry. I'll cut it off. AKIRA What did I just say? It's not gonna work. AKIRA Can't you see? You both are too caught up in the rules. You assume things work in a certain way so much that you end up establishing more rules on your own. AKIRA I know it's in a Negator's nature to do so, but... AKIRA In my opinion, we're Negators. Why should you bind yourself up with more rules? AKIRA Growth can happen any time and anywhere. You just need effort and a flash of inspiration! Volcano Bullet! FUKO What was that? Did that come from Anno? AKIRA Hop on! AKIRA That didn't even phase it! Retreat, retreat! AKIRA Phew, that was a close call, huh? Boy, this sure feels like an adventure now. ANDY Real quick: that arm of yours coming back? AKIRA Oh, this? No, it's not. After all, I can only materialize one drawing at a time. FUKO Then why would you do that? AKIRA Well, 'cause neither of you would have listened otherwise. AKIRA Please, I'm fine! I don't need my left hand to draw manga. AKIRA So, now that you both owe me one, I say let's kick off your training arc! AKIRA Whoops! Forgot there's no arm there! AKIRA Welcome to my humble abode. I know it's pretty beat-up but it's nice and quiet. What do you say we head inside for a chat? AKIRA And here's my studio. AKIRA Oh, that's right. I should report in. Report to your boss, that is. All about me and Autumn. ANDY They created their own emblem. AKIRA So on that note, can I train these two? Not only to catch Autumn but for my sake, too. Well, Juiz? JUIZ Not a chance. AKIRA Wha-- JUIZ Anno Un, I take it? Let me say this clearly. I still don't trust you. What we want is information about the future. Not some chaos-inducing coach. SHEN Seriously, what is with this heat? It's night time. MUI Please, Master Shen! AKIRA My strategy guide only lists the bad endings. Besides, these two were virtually powerless against Autumn in their current state. AKIRA I'm sure you already have an inkling but, without a gamble, there's no future. JUIZ I know these members can make it happen. So I'm proceeding cautiously. AKIRA That's backwards. With a good hand you should go all in. I mean, what's there to be afraid of when you've got a Royal Straight Flush? AKIRA You've put together an all-star cast. I'd hate for you to waste them on a trite ending. I'm sure you feel the same way, don't you, Juiz? FUKO Excuse me. AKIRA Hmm? FUKO Ms. Juiz! I trust Anno! Really, I mean it! AKIRA Why are you screaming in my emblem? You've got one of your own, you know! SHEN Why's it so hot? Summer is hell! It's so hot. MUI Just try and clear your mind, Master Shen. Please keep your clothes on. You have to persevere for all of us! FUKO Oh, yeah, that's right! I forgot! AKIRA Oh, thanks a lot! Now I can't hear out of my left ear! FUKO I'm sorry! FUKO Anyway, like I was saying, Anno risked their life in order to save us. I think it's safe to trust someone who would do that, right? ANDY And I'm askin' ya, too! ANDY This person claims to know about me and my past. AKIRA Ah, and there goes my right ear! ANDY I gotta say, it's always bugged me, the power gap between me and Victor. The key to closing that gap may be buried in the unknown parts of my past. ANDY I don't know what their training entails, but if it gets me closer to that key, I want to try it. FUKO Mmm? SHEN I'm melting in this heat. MUI You're fine. Please keep your clothes on properly. JUIZ All right but promise me two things. That you'll come back safe and that you will capture UMA Autumn. AKIRA Wonderful. So, that means the deal is settled. FUKO Uh? Is that Autumn's claw? AKIRA Autumn turns people into books. And so with this puppy right here, you and Li'l Fuko can make contact with your past. AKIRA Just as you figured, Andy, my friend. The key to powering up is hidden in your locked-up memories. AKIRA Objections? ANDY Nah, I'm good. Hurry up and hit me. FUKO Andy's turning into books? FUKO Wha... AKIRA Whoa!