Juza Hyodo/Guardian of Peace

Three Good Deeds in One Day Patrol

Backstage Stories

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Juza	…Aight, there’s nothin’ wrong with my bike.
	It’s good to go for a cruise now.
Omi	Hey, Juza.
	Juza; Ah, Omi-san.
	I’m ready to hit the road—.
	Sorry, it’s about that…
	An urgent job came in so I can’t make it.
Juza	…If duty calls, then there’s nothin’ we can do.
	Don’t worry about it. I can always go by myself.
Omi	Even so, you were going to ride around as a patrol for your role study as a police officer, weren’t you?
	And when you think of a patrol, it’s usually a duo doing it together.
Juza	Yeah.
Omi	Why don’t you head out together with someone else who can go besides me?
Juza	Speakin’ of motorcycles, Tasuku-san went for a traffic safety class, so it looks like he’s in the middle of preparing for his role too.
Omi	In that case, I’m sure you can ask someone to sit in the back and you can do your patrol together.
Juza	The back, huh…
	I’ll try askin’ someone.
Omi	Great. I hope it works out.
	*knock, knock*
Juza	Muku, you there?
Muku	Yes, come in!
	What’s the matter, Ju-chan?
Juza	So I’m goin’ for a motorcycle ride…
Muku	Wow, Ju-chan acting as a police officer is bound to be cool!
	Riding your motorcycle for role study will be just like a motorcycle officer making his rounds.
Juza	Yeah. But I’m not actually gonna police anythin’.
	It’ll probably just end up as a regular ride ‘round town.
Muku	It might give you some kind of hint, so I think there’s no reason not to give it a try.
	If you’re alright with me, then I’ll go with you!
Juza	Thanks.
	I’m countin’ on you then.
	*engine rumbles*
	…Are they doin’ paving work here?
Muku	Oh, you’re right. They’re planning to do the opposite lane soon too.
	I did feel like it was a bit bumpy.
Juza	Same. It might get even bumpier, so hold on tight.
Muku	Okay.
Juza	Huh?
Muku	Ju-chan?
	…Ah, that old lady looks like she’s having trouble.
Juza	Yeah. The road’s not in great shape and her bags look heavy.
	Do you mind if I stop the bike for a sec?
Muku	Go ahead!
Juza	…’Scuse me, are you alright over there?
Old lady	Pardon me?
Juza	I’ll carry your bags if you don’t mind.
Old lady	Are you sure? I appreciate your kindness.
	I’m almost home, but I’m getting worn out from my bags and this road.
Muku	It is a little uneven, isn’t it?
	Is it just down this road?
Old lady	Yes, my house is over there.
Juza	Aight, let’s go.
Muku	I’m relieved that old lady made it home safely.
Juza	Yeah.
	(There’s a huge gap in the corner of the sidewalk.
	Are they doin’ construction work here too?)
Oruto	Aniki, I’m really, really, sorry…
Shift	You dropped it around here, right?
	It hasn’t been that long, so I’m sure it’s still there.
Oruto	Right…
Shift	Anyways, I’ll search over here. You go back where you heard the sound…
Muku	That’s Shift-kun, isn’t it?
	He looks troubled over something.
Juza	He does.

Muku	It looks like Shift-kun is looking for something with someone…
Juza	That guy might be Shift’s little bro that Kumon mentions once in a while.
	Anyways, should I try callin’ out to them?
Muku	Sure.
Juza	Oi, Shift.
Shift	Ah, Juza-san!
	Oh, and Muku-san too. Long time no see!
Muku	Long time no see, Shift-kun.
	That boy over there is your younger brother…
Shift	Yep! My little brother, Oruto.
	I guess Kumon has mentioned him?
Juza	Yeah. More importantly, did somethin’ happen?
	It looks like you’re searching for something.
Shift	Yeah. Actually, Oruto dropped our house key.
	It’s my fault too though. I’m the one who left it in his hands for a lil bit.
Muku	So that’s what happened.
	And he dropped it around here?
Shift	Mhm. Oruto said he heard a “clink” around here, so he thought that might’ve been the sound of the key falling.
Juza	I see.
	I’ll help you guys look.
Muku	Me too!
	You two will be in trouble if you can’t get inside your house.
Shift	Thanks, guys!
	That helps a bunch.
Juza	It’s better if we split up. Muku, you have a look around here with Shift. I’ll meet up with Oruto and search over there.
Muku	Sounds like a plan!
Juza	Oruto.
	Do you think the key’s there?
Oruto	Hm? Are you a friend of my brother’s?
Juza	Yeah. I heard you might’ve dropped your key around this area.
Oruto	Yeah… I think it’s close by. But it might be around here, or it might be where aniki is…
Juza	…By the looks of it, it ain’t over here.
	Have you already had a look at the spot where there’s several gaps in the sidewalk?
Oruto	Gaps?
	No, not yet…
Juza	‘Kay, let’s go. The key will be hard to see if it’s in the shadows, so we might have some more luck there.
Oruto	Okay!
Shift	I doubt it’s over here…
Muku	I agree.
	I wonder if Ju-chan and Oruto-kun have found it yet?
Shift	It looks like they’re searching a little farther ahead than where they were earlier.
Muku	Let’s head over to them for now!
	Ju-chan!
Juza	Muku?
	How’d it go? Did you find the key?
Muku	No…
	What about you two?
Juza	We haven’t either—.
Oruto	There it is!
Juza	!
Muku	Are you sure, Oruto-kun!?
Oruto	Yep!
	Look here, aniki! This is it!
Shift	Whew~. Thank God it was actually there~!
Muku	Now you don’t have to worry.
Oruto	It’s all because this onii-san told me there were a bunch of gaps in the sidewalk.
Juza	Nah. I just happened to spot them as I passed by.
	I’m glad you found it.
Oruto	Yeah, thanks!
Shift	I seriously owe you one, Juza-san, Muku-san.
	Catch ya later!
Muku	See you!
Juza	…The sun’s settin’ already.
	We should start heading back too.
Muku	Lead the way.
Juza	Sorry for draggin’ you along with me into all those things.
Muku	Not at all! You were so cool reaching out to those in need!
	You were just like a real policeman!
Juza	You think…?
	All I did was lend a hand to some folks in trouble.
Muku	But policeman at neighbourhood police stations approach the locals and help them out, right?
	Your drive around town worked out perfectly to prepare for your role.
Juza	…I hope so.
	Actually, I was plannin’ to go touring with Omi-san today. But a sudden job came up so he couldn’t make it.
Muku	Oh, really?
	So you invited me?
Juza	I was thinkin’ of going by myself at first, but Omi-san told me police patrols are usually done in pairs.
	Then I called out to you. But you acted just like my partner, so that helped a lot.
Muku	Ehehe. I’m happy if you say so.
	I also got to accomplish my three good deeds in one day, so I ought to thank you too.
	I appreciate that you reached out to me.
Juza	I’m glad I invited you if you found it useful too.

Anna