Translator's note: There is a bit of wordplay carried over from the last page (ponkotsu [a hit or strike] rhyming with tonkotsu [piggy noodles]).
Episode 19.2 — March 2006 Issue
Takumi Snippet
Takumi Shuu (??)
Ace Attorney's director and scriptwriter. It's rumoured his fuel is alcohol.
Status: ...You'll have noticed we're at episode 19. It's just rushed by. I'm so full of gratitude to all of you who've joined us all the way till now. Farewell!
Info Corner
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Turnabout Goodbyes 2 — At the Tomorrow Rooms Noodle Bar
Having been summoned by Maya, Phoenix has come to meet her at the noodle bar "Tomorrow Rooms"..? Having thrown herself into her grand plans, what advice will she get from Phoenix?
What's up, Maya? You called me here rather suddenly.
Maya: Ah, Nick...
Phoenix: It's because your "big battle" is finally here, huh?
It seems like it will be a long, drawn-out battle. I'm only just getting started.
Phoenix: "If you eat 20 bowls of noodles in 30 minutes, you win a 5,000 yen [about $50] prize." Only you would take on such a reckless challenge, Maya.
Maya: I'm sorry... In any case, please stay with me a while.
Phoenix: It's my pleasure. I'll stay with you as long as you need... One bowl of tonkotsu ramen, please.
Owner: Right away! One bowl of tonkotsu.
Maya: I've been so worried about today, that I haven't been able to eat a thing since yesterday. I feel like I'm about to die.
Phoenix: So yesterday, all you had was water? Are you going to be okay?
Maya: I'm already on my third bowl.
Phoenix: You've barely even started! You have another 17 bowls to go.
Maya: This huge yakiton... I don't even know where to start. I can't make a dent in it!
Phoenix: "The incident happened on top of a pair of disposable chopsticks", huh?
Maya: It's gonna cost me 10,000 yen if I lose. Even if I work on it my whole life, I could never pay it off!
Phoenix: Oh dear. Your face has already gone ashen.
Maya: To be honest... right now I already feel sick.
Phoenix: But if you win, your photo will be up there over the counter.
Maya: Noodle guy! Another miso ramen!
Owner: You okay there? You need to pace yourself, you know!
Phoenix: Lying in wait for you in the bowl are the swirling noodles... once they enter your mouth, there's nothing to do but swallow them.
Maya: Why on earth did I even get involved in such a thing... I want to run away.
You're not the kind of person to throw away the duty that's hanging right before your eyes, are you?
Maya: I imagine at a time like this, what would Sis do?
Phoenix: M-Mia?
Maya: She's the type to always eat everything up... She'd laugh at me if she could see me now.
Phoenix: She can eat up a mountain of ramen without difficulties? Are you serious?
Maya: Look at that photo. She's always watching me from over the counter.
Phoenix: S-She completed the challenge?!
Maya: Uhhhh... I don't think I can do this after all.
Phoenix: Over the enka [traditional Japanese ballad], there's a slurping noise, huh? Don't you be puking on me.
Hey! I'm not puking yet!
Phoenix: Hey, wipe away your greasy sweat. I'm gonna tell you something good.
Maya: W-What?
Phoenix: ... At times like this, you should smile, no matter how painful it gets.
Maya: Hey... Nick. Won't you help me with this bowl?
Phoenix: I'm no good with chuushuu ramen. I'm the kind of guy who gets full on tonkotsu.
Maya: But...
Phoenix: Besides that, how about you, Maya? Why don't you think about something pleasant instead?
Maya: Okay. I found this shop that sells delicious cakes. On the way back... you'll come with me to it?
Phoenix: What?! You have space for more?!
Maya: Heh heh. It's worth it.
Phoenix: Well, time's up. Shall we go to the cash desk?
Maya: Nick... Please. Pay for me.
Phoenix: This is the end of the series. It's a good feeling, isn't it?
Okay! Let's meet again!