SPY x FAMILY (SPY×FAMILY)

Let's have you four come forth.

From Cecile Hall, first-year, Anya Forger.

From the same class, Becky Blackbell.

From the same class, Damian Desmond.

From Wald Hall, first-year, Bill Watkins.

During the recent busjacking incident,

the four of you contributed greatly to its swift resolution,

and because you remained calm and supported one another,

you were able to persevere through such a dangerous situation

without a single casualty.

To honor your bravery, wisdom, and strong will...

You have each been awarded a Stella Star!

ANYA'S ERA HAS COME

My first Stella! I'm so moved!

Me, too! Me, too!

Heh. This was as expected.

Keh. I mean, I didn't do anything special to get one.

That's not true, Lord Damian!

Your "I'm Gonna Crap My Pants" plan is what led that incident to being resolved!

Shut up right now.

Apparently, one of the newspapers wants to interview us!

Oh, gosh! What if we become famous?

Oh?

Due to safety concerns, we have declined that offer.

The authorities have also told us not to speak on the matter.

I'm sure the State Security Service

doesn't want their spotlight stolen by a bunch of kids, either.

What? But my dreams of debuting as a singer!

But truly, the fact that none of the children were hurt in that huge ordeal

is a miracle.

Arrest them! Arrest all of the suspects!

All snipers, stand down.

Take X-1, X-2, and X-3 to Station 13.

You're all right now. Way to hang in there, kid.

Don't call me "kid"! I'm a Desmond!

I wasn't scared of that thing at all!

You can get off the bus now.

This thing's a fake.

We've confirmed the safety of all the hostages.

All right. Now, lift the information blackout.

Contact their parents and guardians, and have them pick up the students.

We'll have them come by again in a few days for questioning.

Understood.

Those staying in the dorms may also head back for the day.

Becky!

Papa!

Papa!

Becky! I'm so glad you're safe!

Where's Mama?

I couldn't bring her to a dangerous place like this.

She's at home worried sick.

Let's hurry home so she doesn't have to worry anymore.

Okay!

See you later!

Wh-What?

Don't worry.

It's not scary.

You really are amazing.

I know I made fun of you a bunch, but...

I guess I'm sorry... or something...

You were really, cool, too, Second Son!

You tried to take my bomb for me! You were like a hero or something.

Wha...

Th-Th-Th-That's just normal! It was nothing!

It's... It's... It's only... It's only natural to help a friend!

Friend...

Battle of the Friendship Schemes

Battle of the Friendship Schemes

A friend!

I guess Anya has finally become your bestie!

Sorry, Mama. Anya has won this battle.

Huh? What're you talking about?

Also, I never said you were my bestie.

Anya's going over to your house tomorrow!

Huh? Why?

Shock.

B-But friends are supposed to go to their friend's house and introduce their parents,

then we all go to your room and talk about peace.

Like I'd suddenly invite you over.

What's all this about introducing and peace or whatever?

Why would I even do that?

Also, what the heck? So you only cared about the Desmond name after all?

Man, you almost had me fooled.

You're never gonna be my friend! Hmph.

Double shock!

Also, I'm sure you can tell.

No one from my family is coming to pick me up.

Even if you got closer to me, you won't be able to get closer to my parents.

What the hell?! Also, your family isn't here, either!

If your parents haven't picked you up yet, the police will give you a ride home.

We get to ride in a police car? So exciting!

Miss Anya!

Miss Anya!

Miss Anya!

Miss Anya?

Miss Anya!

Mama!

Oh, thank goodness!

I looked for you everywhere and then heard the news of what happened here!

You ran here?

Are you hurt?

Are you hurt at all?!

Were you stabbed or shot or crushed or ripped apart at all?!

Anya is okay...

Mama!

There, there. You're safe now.

I'm sorry I took so long to come save you.

Perhaps she doesn't have nerves of tungsten.

I'm relieved that she's acting her age.

Hmph! Talk about lame.

Man... I never thought this would wrap up without the strike team.

Looks like we came racing back here for nothing, huh?

Papa was here, too!

Whew...

I don't know what happened, but if everything ended safely, I'm heading back.

I can feel my stomach start to rip apart just from being around

all these State Security Service officers.

You don't need to have a touching reunion with your daughter?

Loid from the hospital is also currently supposed to be on a business trip,

so it's too early for him to show up on the scene after hearing the news.

It would look too suspicious.

I'll make her something she likes to eat once we all get home.

I see.

Hamburg steak!

By the way... You're Damian, right?

I saw Melinda's car on my way over here,

though I passed it.

I think she'll be arriving any moment.

Oh, there she is.

Mama's Friendship Scheme partner! She's my rival.

Damian!

M-Mother?

Oh, Damian! Damian!

Mother... You came for me?

What are you talking about? Of course I did!

I'm late because I didn't hear about this until now.

Please forgive me.

Ah, Damian. My precious Damian.

If anything were ever to happen to you, I would just...

Ah, Damian. My adorable Damian.

I'm just glad you're safe.

She's sorta like Unkie. Urp.

Oh, thank goodness.

I wasn't scared at all.

This is just because I'm sad I didn't get to see the museum.

You don't need to act tough, my dear.

Mother... um...

Please don't tell Father... that I was crying.

I don't want him to worry.

I shouldn't have come here.

Of course I won't tell him.

And make sure you absolutely do not tell your father that I was here.

If only he had died in the busjacking...

Oh, Damian...

Oh, I'm so glad you're safe.

If only he were gone, I...

Look at you, acting all tough. How adorable.

I can't stand the sight of you.

You're my treasure.

You're my curse.

Could you just leave on your own already?

Once we get home, I'll cook you something myself. It's been ages.

I love you, Damian.

I couldn't care less about you.

Promise me.

Starlight, starlight!

Starlight Anya!

You mustn't leave your green peppers, Miss Anya.

Starlight Anya doesn't need to eat them. It's fine.

What kind of ridiculous logic is that? Eat them, now.

I'm proud that you earned a Stella,

but I can't praise you for recklessly standing up against the suspects.

He's right. You mustn't do anything dangerous.

Teacher told me that, too.

I heard that you demanded food from the suspects.

W-Well, Anya was hungry.

I'm so sorry!

The breakfast I made must not have been satisfying enough!

Your classes resume today, don't they?

I'll drive you to school, so eat quickly and get changed.

Yup.

She may look okay, but that ordeal must be weighing on her quite a bit.

I have to make sure I keep an eye on things.

Papa's car is junky junk.

It's so much smaller and tighter than a bussy bus.

Ah, so tight.

Becky's car is so widey wide and sparkly clean.

Shut up.

Or perhaps it's not weighing on her at all.

Anya and Mama rode in a police car the other day!

It went all fast, like "nyoom"! It was super fun!

I see. So the police escorted you home.

I'm sorry I couldn't come pick you up myself.

It's okay.

You were actually there, Papa.

Papa.

Hm?

Did the families who came to pick up their kids get along?

Hm? Well, I'd assume so.

Most families would come pick up their kids in that situation.