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| Endless Neighborhood Association Meeting | |
 English cover image of the fifth chapter. | |
| エンドレス町内会 (en doresu chōnaikai) | |
|---|---|
| Manga Chapter | |
| Volume, chapter | Volume 1, chapter 5 |
| Written by | Hitoshi Ashinano |
| Published by | Kodansha Ltd. |
| English publisher | Seven Seas Entertainment |
| Magazine | Monthly Afternoon |
| Page count | 14 |
Summary
Endless Neighborhood Association Meeting (Japanese: エンドレス町内会) is the fifth chapter of the first volume of Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou. In the Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou Manga Scanlations version of the chapter, it is titled "Endless Neighborhood Meeting." Volume 1, chapter 5 is one of the chapters that contain source material for Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou (OVA). In this chapter, readers meet Koumi'ishi Alpha for the first time. Readers learn she is a doctor, and has performed on androids in the past. Readers also learn that originally Alpha's tear ducts were made to only moisten her eyes, but that she is now capable of producing tears.
Plot
The chapter starts with Alpha picking up a broom from some sort of vendor. As she sets off on her scooter, broom in tow, it begins to rain and she reflects on how the weather refused to cooperate with her even for a moment. Suddenly, in a brilliant flash of light, her broom is struck by a flash of lightning which knocks her off her scooter, and she lay on the ground in the rain.
Ojisan hears the nearby lightning strike and goes to investigate. After finding Alpha, he takes her to his lifelong friend Koumi'ishi, who is a doctor of sorts. After an examination, Sensei confirms to Ojisan that the lightning had only passed over her skin, and that she will be fine after a few days in her care. After checking in on Alpha, Ojisan head home.
Over the next two days, sensei replaces Alpha's damaged skin and burnt hair. After the first coat of skin, Alpha is concerned about the rough finish to it. Sensei confirms that it is just the first coat, and that after the second and finishing coat, it will be smooth as silk. Once sensei leaves, Alpha finds herself brought to tears by the kindness of those around her.
When she is ready, Ojisan and Takahiro arrive to take her home. Takahiro, bursting through the door, finds Alpha attempting to style her new hair which is sticking up in every direction. Sensei and Ojisan follow Takahiro, and Sensei comments about how it will take roughly a week to calm down. Alpha finds herself brought to tears for a completely different reason this time.
Hugging Sensei goodbye, Alpha and her friends head back home. The chapter ends by her giving thanks to Ojisan, who comments that she is like family to them.
Characters
| Character | Appearance Count | Pages |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Hatsuseno | 52 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Vendor A | 1 | 1 |
| Ojisan | 23 | 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Sensei | 28 | 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19 |
| Takahiro | 13 | 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
Locations
This chapter primarily takes place in and around Sensei's house, which doubles as a medical clinic. At the start, Alpha is at some sort of vendor. She sets out on her scooter, and ends up at Sense's place via Ojisan's truck. She spends the majority of the remainder of the chapter here, until Ojisan and Takahiro picks her up in the last few pages.
| Location | Pages |
|---|---|
| Vendor A's Stall | 1 |
| Gas station | 5 |
| Sensei's House | 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Pages |
|---|---|
| Alpha' Scooter | 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 |
| Ojisan's Truck | 6, 7, 8, 10, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22 |
