Nanao was back in Club Lettuce Leaf, as it was closed for the night, thanks to April & January's chaotic invasion. It led to July breaking down, via the drug, Euphoria.

Nanao served them tea, as she said, "I apologize for the chaos you made… I knew I should've had better guards."

April said, "Sorry I kicked him in the crotch. Didn't mean to make a statement. Plus, my weight is–."

"I know. You weigh 400 lbs., but I weigh about 150 lbs., and light on my feet, as well." Nanao smiled, "And yes, I did analyze you. Former Criminal Guild turned allies to The Gang? Interesting."

April asked, "I'll cut to the chase… How is July?"

Nanao said, "Not so good. The Euphoria she was given, every two drops a day, she got an overdose and malfunctioned. Sadly, I cannot have my employees, all fembots and male humans do drugs. Once she is fully recovered, tell her this: You're fired."

January said, "Right. We're more worried about our other sisters."

Nanao blushed, "I know… You were angry over the fact that March Marciano came out of the closet and posed for PlayBot Magazine." She pouted, "Small boobs. They get all the luck… Me, I'm still a great C-Cup." She wiggled her breasts, as April & January were stunned.

Nanao said, "Anyways… I was aware of the Euphoria epidemic. You see, before July Marciano came, we had a string of fembots functioning fully flawed. WHOA! Say that three times fast. No. Even so, it happened after the New Gang disbanded, after June Nevins remained in Italy, and Emily Maynard returned to Targus City. Haven't heard a word from her."

April asked, "Who's Emily?"

"My creator." Nanao said, "But still, Emily Maynard has been curious about the drug. The drug started there, and she informed me that she's quarantined there, until she is able to find a cure. It's been since Summer of 2020. And the drug slowly increased… Euphoria was rumored to stop COVID-19, but it didn't. The research proves that it increases vulnerability by 25%, and can lead to death (via human contact) or malfunction (via robot contact). The product was discontinued, until some traces of the drug resurfaced, eight months later."

January asked, "Huh? You mean it's defective merchandise?!"

Nanao nodded. April said in anger, "That did it. Miss Kashima, we wanted to help July… And we want to stop this Euphoria. If you don't mind…"

Nanao said, "Of course. But I'm still going to call your, uh, Father about what happened. Even so, I hope you can stop this drug deal. Please excuse me."

She went to the oven to make more tea, as April & January were uneasy.

XXXXX

Asahi was in a dark hallway, as she was captured by a female figure. Asahi turned around and saw a girl in blonde hair. She said, "Shh… I know what you're doing, Agent Sakurai, Freelancer."

"HUH? Who are you?" Asahi gasped.

Episode 5 – Chapter 3: Euphoria!
The Next Deadly Sin!

Outside, Peter said, "Satoko Tojo, wanted for mass murders from 1983 to present day. She still lives to this day, killing innocent lives. But it's strange. Isn't Hojo dead?"

Mundy said, "That is what I thought, at first. But Hojo was on my radar, back in Interpol, and she is ranked #1, since 2019, following the Sketch Artist Killer's demise."

Farra said, "Still, why would a serial killer harbor a drug to mess up fembots? It makes no sense."

Mundy said, "Steven and Asahi are still in there. We have to get in, but I don't trust the security detail."

Farra contacted Steven, "Steven, it's Farra. Come in! COME IN!"

"Steven Cooke, responding. Who is this?"

"What's going on inside? Did you find anything?"

"Nothing yet, but this warehouse is shipping mass quantities of Euphoria."

"We have bigger problems. New York has it."

"Eh?" Steven asked, "What are you talking about?" He stopped, as a few guards were surrounding him, armed with bats and rifles. He called, "Uh, Farra, I got this… Over and out."

He signed off, as he said, "Well, boys… Steven Cooke hasn't been bloodthirsty in months."

"SHUT UP!" One guard called, "You find the motherlode of Euphoria, you die!"
"NO ONE tresspasses on our company!"
"Miss Hojo will let you die, instantly!"

Steven smirked, "So, Satoko Hojo lives again, does she?"

They surrounded him, as he roared, "HYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!"

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Asahi asked the blonde-haired woman, "Who are you? Why are you in Hojo Enterprises?"

"This is all a front to distribute illegal Euphoria. The commercials you saw… all legit, but under an assumed name. Somehow they bootlegged the product, and turned it into a well-based medicinal product."

"That's terrible! This stuff illegal?"

"Yes. And that's not all, I was assigned to investigate the matter. But so far, it's a dead end. Hojo has plans, but I cannot risk my life to stop her."

"You actually know Satoko Hojo?"

"No, but the files tell all." The woman said, "I cannot make head or tail on this one."

"Then it's obvious that the drug struck." Asahi remarked, "We're done here, but I am curious to know what this Euphoria caused."

The woman nodded, "Right. I'll get right on it. This is MY beat, Freelancer. Shove off!"

"Okay, but only because this is your beat. I have to find Steven and go. The others should be there, once they arrive. It's possible that Hojo may have fled. See if you can point out this Hojo girl."

The woman gave her a copy of Satoko Hojo's profile, complete with a picture. Asahi took her leave, and returned to Steven, who had beaten down all the guards that attacked him. He was unscathed. He dusted himself off, as Asahi asked, "I… uh… You were caught?"

Steven said, "This is why you never use your last resorts for any time at all. Besides, if we did get caught, we wouldn't need it."

Asahi bowed her head, "Sorry…"

"You have much to learn, Asahi Sakurai." He walked off, as Asahi said, "Well, we're done investigating, but… This Euphoria will have to be blocked from delivery. I also have Satoko Hojo's profile on tab."

"Good. We'll return to New York, and ask around." He said.

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Minutes later, The Gang reviewed the profile of Satoko Hojo, as Mundy updated his files. He said, "Well, I'm stuffed. Looks as though we have the ID on her."

Steven said, "If I were you, I'd post this as a Jane Doe. Satoko Hojo was dead, but something brought her back."

Asahi asked, "Any idea what?"

He shook his head. Asahi said, "Well, for now, I'm forwarding this to The Speedwagon Foundation. This is related to the Euphoria Case. We have to return to Iroha, and hopefully for more clues on Satoko Hojo…"

Peter stated, "Good idea. We're done here."

Farra bowed her head and sighed, "Since we're done… It's…" she held the magazine and walked off. She growled, "When I find March, she's so grounded!"

Asahi asked, "What happened to her?"

Peter said, "We'll explain when we get back. To put it short, March got hit with Euphoria, too."

"No!" Asahi gasped.

XXXXX

By the time they returned to New York, Percival was waiting for them. Farra called, "Darling, we have a problem!"

"I'll say you do! Thanks for the warning!" Percival stated, as he was angry, "I got a call from Club Lettuce Leaf. April and January made a mess in the strip club."

Farra cried, "WHAT?" She yelled, "WHERE ARE THEY NOW?"

Percival said, "Never mind. They're at home. But what they told me, it's hellish. The Euphoria drug you mentioned… Well, it got July." She gasped in horror, as he continued, "Neilsen has deactivated the rest of the Sisters, except for April & January. And Feb & March, they're offline, but they cannot respond."

"I can't believe it. Feb & March?! Why?"

"Calm down!" He held her, "You make sure that you beat this Euphoria craze. I'll handle the Sisters. But as of now, April and January are grounded!"

"Leave them at 934 Saint Venus Street. Mundy will watch them."

"Your new digs? I heard. Then, I leave it to you guys. They cannot fight this drug… on account they'd be next!"

"Granted. We'll make sure they don't get infected, as well. For now, we have a patient in the HQ."

They went back inside, as Asahi was watching over Iroha. She was still without memory, but she was active again.

"Iroha Yabu?" She said, "I'm Asahi Sakurai."

Iroha sat up and said, "Hello."

"You mentioned something about Euphoria. We learned about the drug, and had so many details, thanks to outside information. I was wondering if you know about this."

Iroha looked at the files and said, "I… I don't… remember… But the place… It looks… familiar…"

Asahi asked, "So, you do know?"

"No…"

Asahi sighed and said, "Well, alright. By the way, do you know of a person named… Satoko?"

Iroha gasped in horror, and she screamed, "KYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!"

Asahi cried, "CALM DOWN!" She called, "SOMEONE STOP HER! SHE'S SNAPPED!"

Mizuki was able to use a sedative on Iroha. Asahi said, "Something happened to Iroha Yabu!"

Mizuki stated, "I know! I had her head scanned, and she suddenly had panic attacks, seeing a woman named Satoko. While you were gone, we learned more about her condition. And even worse, this girl is clean from Euphoria. Imagine what humans would become, if they suffered from this drug."

Asahi said, "I really don't know." She stated, "Make sure NO android or cyborg leaves the premises. This drug cannot be touched by your kind."

Mizuki said, "Cassandra and Miki went off, to avoid the drug. They'll contact us, once the drug subsides."

"Then, we don't have a minute to lose." Asahi said, "Keep Yabu is isolation. We have a drug to discontinue… … …again."

The Gang summoned Strike Force and Feral Beauty to stop shipments of Euphoria, and within a couple hours, the trucks containing Euphoria were stopped, and were confiscated by the police. As the drama continued to fold, all cities were to search for any unknown drug they would keep inside. Cavity Searches were mandatory for any visitors.

"EUPHORIA DRUG RESURFACES! – Illegal Drug relaunches as medicinal supplement; ALL Organizations were on the job to subdue all cartels and confiscate any and all Euphoria. Drugs prove to be fatal, by any human or other. Reports learned that one android, July Marciano, was found broken and dead at Club Lettuce Leaf. July was an employee for the strip club, and was found in her dressing room, overdosed with the drug. Her recovery is as of now doubtful. As a result, Euphoria was pulled from the shelves, indefinitely, until the distributor and proprietor of this drug is taken into justice. So far, no details on who the person is."

Percival was with The Gang, as he showed the video of the Euphoria being stopped. He said, "Well, we were able to counter the drug, but believe us, this isn't over. July… It'll be time, before she could ever wake up again."

Steven said, "I'm sorry, Percival. We'll do what we can to save them all."

Mundy moaned, "February and March… They were infected. April and January cannot help, at the risk of being in danger."

Cassandra said, "Maybe so, but Mizuki & I are in danger, too… The drug may affect cyborgs, too."

Farra asked, "Percival, what's our next objective?"

Percival said, "Well, for now… There may be people harboring this drug in New York. I'm assigning Agents Cooke, Giese, and Stevens to patrol the area."

Asahi asked, "Huh? But what about me?"

Percival said, "You and Agent Gooden will enter Strike Force. April and January will hunt down any drug cartels, during their groundings."

Cassandra waved, "In that case, I'll join, too."

Mizuki asked, "HUH? Wait a minute!"

Cassandra said, "It's my fault I let these girls go. And what they did was inexcusable. But we have to help Strike Force."

Mundy nodded, "I say let her. As long as you blokes keep January away from me."

The others chuckled, as Peter sighed, "Oh, good grief."

Percival said, "Well, then… As soon as we have full details, we stop this drug and capture this Satoko Hojo. Prepare for briefing in five. Everyone will get a briefing, except for Peter. Dismissed."

Peter asked, as everyone left, "Wait, are you saying I'm out of this mission?"

Percival nodded, "Peter… I have bad news." He bowed his head and said, "It's about your sister."

"Huh? What about Krystle?"

"She's in jail."

He gasped, as he asked, "What did she do, this time?"

"I'll explain in a bit. Right now you return home, and I'll give you the update. I'm sorry, Peter." Percival said in sadness, "Your sister, Krystle, is serving a 15-year sentence."

"Fifteen years? WHY?"

Peter left, as The Gang began to fight off the Euphoria in the country.

NOTE: Peter's drama continues in the next arc. He will be absent from the remainder of this plot.

At the city, Steven, Farra, & Asahi were patrolling the city. "So, Big Guy bailed on us, at the last minute?"

Asahi said, "Perhaps. It's fine. Mizuki will watch over Iroha. For now, we find answers."

They continued to walk around, until they spotted the same blonde woman. She ran off, as Asahi cried, "HEY!" She stopped and said, "That's odd."

"What's wrong?" Steven asked.

Asahi said, "That woman… I think we–."

"HOLD ON!" Farra called, "There's a disturbance, this way!"

Steven said, "You girls head off this way. This one's mine."

Asahi analyzed the area, "Three disturbances. And they all have Euphoria. Drug dealers, I believe. We'll each take one. I'll take the northwest spot. Farra, you go west."

Steven smiled, "Then, Steven Cooke will go east."

Farra called, "Right. Anything going on, contact us. Let's move out!"

They split up in three ways, heading off to find the disturbances, coated in Euphoria.

Meanwhile, at Strike Force HQ, Mizuki, Mundy, & Cassandra were about to pilot with April and January.

April said, "Great to have you guys on board; even you, Cassie."

She blushed, as April said, "Man your posts! You'll take the Sisters' places, tonight."

Cassandra asked, "You sure, April? Your stormtroopers are on standby. Can you handle this?"

April nodded, "After what happened to the rest of my sisters…" She snickered, as she went psychotic, "You don't know how long I waited for REAL action! Father may have grounded me, just because… but we have proof!" She yelled, "TIME FOR PAYBACK!" She armed herself with a wicked grin.

April called, "GANG!"

Mizuki nodded, "Let's go." She grinned evilly, as they giggled. April called, "January, you coming?"

January armed herself and said nothing. She nodded. Mizuki said, "Our Aces have this covered, down below. April, I leave YOU in charge of this task force."

April smirked, "Certainly, Mizuki."

Mundy asked, "Hey, curious. What do we pilot today?"

Cassandra said, "Well, one question. Do you two ever drive stick?"

XXXXX

April was calling the others, "Attention, all Strike Force personnel, we are to strike on all and any evil people, near our vicinity. January and I will lead the front. Agents Takase, Gooden, and Martinez will assist me, replacing February, March, May, June, & July, due to medical leave."

Mizuki was annoyed, "So many controls… This is advanced."

Mundy growled, "Drive stick, she says… I'm a dinkum Black Aussie, not some bloody computer!"

Cassandra said, "I'm sorry, but I tried to warn you."

April called, "Our target: The Euphoria Cartel. The Gang's Aces, Cooke, Sakurai, and Mother, they will be down below, while we take to the air."

Mizuki responded, "A shipment has made it to the airspace within the Midwest, via convoy. We go there, vaporize that drug, and find the next convoy."

Cassandra said, "Try to erase the Euphoria, not rain down on it."

"Understood." April said.

They were on their jets, as Mizuki said, "Alright, time to rock and roll!" She grinned, "Man, this felt so good!"

Two convoys were heading this way to the city, via the air. Mundy said, "Looks like we got visitors."

January seethed, as Mizuki said, "April, you take command. Two shipments in, both about the size of three diesel rigs. Only this is air cargo."

Mundy said, "We get the payload, or vaporize it?"

Mizuki said, "Just as long as the Euphoria doesn't reach the city, or any contact."

"Mizuki, Oscar, Cassie, January, engage the cargo. I'll be going after the head of this convoy."

January blast off, as April cried, "JANUARY!"

January hissed, as she was focused, "Because of you, July might die… September… March… June… February… I'm going to save you all!"

Cassandra asked, "January?"

Mundy asked, "What the bloody hell just happened?"

April chuckled, "GANG! STRIKE FORCE! LET'S GO!"

They flew off, as April led the way. April followed January, as the other three ships flew with her. Mundy called, "Holy bogan! This is awesome!"

Cassandra said, "I'll give you guys some pointers, once we're done."

Mizuki smiled, "No need, this adrenaline rush! My cybernetics cannot resist! But dammit, I wanna do this for Peter!"

They arrived at the convoy, and they started to shoot down some of the aircrafts. Mundy called, "Incoming bogeys! Mates, snuff them down!"

April called, "Way ahead of you! January, calm down!"

January nodded, "Right… Gotta focus."

Cassandra said, "January, please. Make sure to focus. What happened to the other sisters, Satoko Hojo will pay."

January nodded, "Thanks…"

April called, "Let's move out!" They continued to blast down the ships, as the huge convoy was a large freighter, carrying a thousand boxes of the drug.

"God!" Mizuki yelled, "How many of these drugs are there?"

Mundy said, "Hojo must've mass-produced them."

"Well, now what? We may sprinkle the drug on the Midwest, if we're not careful!"

Cassandra said, "I got an idea!" Mundy aimed at the driver, and Cassandra went to the back side. Mundy fired at the driver, and Cassandra used her flames to burn away the Euphoria, like vapor in the sky.

Mundy smiled, "Nice!"

Cassandra said, "Flammable, si, but when above 20,000 feet or more, nothing but burnt mist."

April smiled, "You guys have good skills." The second convoy flew off, as January yelled, "You won't get away… BASTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARDS!"

They chased after the second convoy. He let go of the load, as Mundy and Mizuki were left behind to take it. Cassandra said, "Oh, no. She's in one of her Mister Moments."

"Have some of this!" January yelled, firing rockets at the convoy driver.

Mundy called, "Go after the bugger! Miz and I got the payload!"

Mizuki said, "Payload secured. Go get him!"

They saw a clear view of the driver. They gasped, as it was… Mister.

January chuckled, "So… you came back…" She hollered, "MISTERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!"

Mister growled, as he said, "Shit! It's the dolls, again!"

Cassandra roared, "MISTER, YOUR ASS IS GRASS, ASSHOLE!" April added, "Mister's luck is about to run out!"

Cassandra contacted the others, "It's Mister! He's one of the convoys!"

They gasped, as Mizuki yelled, "How the hell did HE come back?"

Mister growled, "Damn! I thought we were over this!"

April yelled, "I told you, Mister! If we ever meet again, your ass is toast!"

Cassandra said, "Drug smuggling?! This is your life?! Fine… Forget Senora Farra's rule! KILL HIM!"

Mizuki yelled, "April! January! Cassandra! Calm down!" Mundy said, "The Euphoria, it's getting to them!"

"NO, it's not!" Mizuki barked, "It's rage! April & January want Mister's ass, and Cassandra hasn't forgotten North Carolina!"

Cassandra called, "Mizuki! Oscar! Do as we say! Leave Mister to us!"

Mizuki viewed the action. She said, "It's him, alright. And what's worse is that he somehow made odds and ends on the deal." She called back, "Alright, but don't kill him! We'd like to know what the hell's going on!"

Mister yelled, "Hey, come on! Leave me alone!" He yelled, "I told you! What we had is over now! We agreed to never meet again!"

The androids yelled, "AND WHAT A SURPRISE YOU'D SHOW UP!"

They chased after him, as Mundy said, "We better get the second shipment down safely. Contraband completed."

Mizuki said, "Not quite. We have a bigger issue. Them!"

Mister roared, "YOU'LL NEVER TAKE ME ALIVE, YOU BITCHES!" He ejected, as April, January, and Cassandra chased after him.

Mizuki sighed, "Jesus Christ, what is with April, today?"

The ship crashed near the Midwest of the USA, and the rest arrived to stop Mister. Luckily, the aerial convoy was stopped completely, ending in success.

XXXXX

Except…

Destination: Des Moines, Iowa

His ship crashed, as they were able to arrive. January called, "April, Oscar!" She pointed at the door.

She approached the door, but Mizuki called, "Wait a sec." She scanned the door and said, "Shoot it down."

Mundy nodded, but April stopped him, "You probably shouldn't stand so close." She armed herself and said, "Allow me." They stepped back. She shot the door down. It exploded.

"A booby trap?" January asked. Mundy asked, "Why the snare?"

"That's Mister's way of entertaining us. Some things never change." She smirked.

Mizuki nodded, "April, January, you stay by me. Mundy and Cassie…"

Mundy armed himself, "On it."

April & January led the way, as Mundy and Cassandra went off in another direction. They decided to surround Mister.

"What I would like to know is why Mister came back…" April said.

Mizuki said, "Maybe to make ends meet… not knowing that he's in a shady deal."

January huffed, "I don't believe you."

Mizuki replied, "Maybe, but don't forget… Mister escaped North Carolina. He won't escape Iowa."

They found him, as he was escaping through the shopping district. Mizuki called, "Attention all people, evacuate now! Strike Force is currently after this armed and dangerous criminal!"

Mister threw his gun down in front of her feet. She said, "Well, mostly armed."

Mizuki called to the sisters, "We're going to have to split up in four. Mundy & Cassandra are–."

Cassandra called, "Uh, we may have found Mister, south of here. Oscar will maintain distance, while I get a birds-eye view!"

April contacted, "You hear that, January?"

January smiled, "One step ahead of you, Sister Dear."

She was rushing to their location. Mizuki said, "Let's do this!"

They arrived at an elevator shaft. The elevator arrived, and April and January mowed down with bullets. No one was there. Mizuki gasped, as Mister fired an RPG Missile. Mizuki yelled, "DAMN YOU, MISTER! WEDDING MOMO!"

Mizuki's Stand smashed the missile, blowing it up. They were pushed back by the blast, unharmed. January growled, as her clothes were tattered, "Ugh, not again! Why does it remind me of that fight?"

Mundy called from the radio, "You lot stay put. He's in my range!"

April said, "We have to get out of here." They raced off.

Mundy aimed his gun, as April, January, & Mizuki fired at him. Mundy was the one that got him in the arm. January smirked, "Got him."

Mundy called, "Tagged ya, mate!"

They nodded, but suddenly…
KABOOM!
They were triggered by a bomb. They flew out, avoiding any damage. Mizuki used her shield to brace for impact. January hollered, as Mizuki, April, and January were badly hurt and their clothes ripped apart, "I HATE YOU, MISTER!"

Mundy called, "Calm down, love! We got him!"

Mizuki said, covering herself, "Not for long! He's still mobile!"

Mundy growled, "Gah! I should've aimed for the legs!"

Cassandra contacted, "Leave him to me!"

Mister made his escape, as he said, "Damn, these guys aren't playing around!"

A huge wall of flames appeared, as Cassandra appeared in her Android Fool form. She called, "Welcome to Hell, Mister."

He halted, as Mizuki said, "Good work, Cassandra!"

Mizuki, April, & January arrived, aiming Mister at gunpoint. Mizuki said, "Mister, no running this time, Smiling Dan. You're under arrest!"

He chuckled, "Alright, you got me. Whatever it is, I'll bite."

April smirked, as Mister was defeated. But why as a drug smuggler for Satoko Hojo?

BANG!
She shot at Mister's leg. He screamed, as Cassandra said, "Payback time, asshole. Think this is funny?"

Mister growled, "Damn you…"

April aimed at him, as she hissed, "Do you feel lucky, punk?"

Mundy huffed, "Gah, please don't use that reference, love."

"Sorry… But I have been waiting for this moment." April chuckled, "So, you work for Satoko Hojo, right?"

Mister growled, "Yeah? What of it?"

Mundy called, "Stand down. Lemme cuff him."

"Hold on!" Mister called, "I was in it for Franca, that's all."

Mizuki barked, "When are you going to learn that drugs are not cool! April and January's sisters suffered because of it! And you're now associated with this drug?"

"Hey, hold on, you bitches got me all wrong! I wasn't a cartel for those jerks!" He yelled, "And I wasn't working for that bitch! That woman in the hood sent me–!"

"Who?" Mundy asked, and he halted. April aimed at him, as Mizuki asked, "Hooded woman, eh?"

January asked, "Mizuki, what is he talking about?"

Mizuki said, "No idea. But I am curious about this Hooded Woman that Mister knows."

Cassandra said, "So, who told you to work for Hojo?"

Mister chuckled, "What if I told you that you were on a wild goose chase? After all, you guys are doing this for your sick sisters, right?"

April smirked, "Guess I sorta missed that part of the conversation." Mizuki said, "Mister, we're not going to kill you. But you're welcome to enlighten us on this Hooded Woman. Right?"

Mister nodded, "Hey, how do I know you won't try to pull a fast one on me?" Mundy cuffed him, as Cassandra said, "Consider this payback, Mister."

Mister chuckled, "But just so you know… The woman you seek packs a punch!" He shoved Mundy down. "GaaaAHH!"

"STOP HIM!" Mizuki yelled.

April aimed at him, but she was shot. Only it was deflected off of her. A woman with long blonde hair called, "MISTER! HURRY!"

She was the same woman that was back at the warehouse. She threw a canister down. A smokescreen appeared, as Mister limped away. April yelled, "Mister!" She fired, but the woman called, "NO, YOU DON'T! Feel the power of Euphoria! And of Money Cash!" it launched a punch at the ground.

Money Cash (aka "Cash Money")

A figure in green and gold emerged, and landed a punch. April flipped back, as Mizuki cried, "That woman!" Mundy yelled, "She's a Stand User!"

She knocked the gun off of April, as Cassandra yelled, seeing Mister leave, "NOOOOOOOO!" Cassandra seethed and thought, "We… We were so close! DAMMIT!"

Mizuki said, "Guys, we have to retreat… This woman, she's evil!"

Cassandra yelled, "BUT MISTER–!"
Mizuki cried, "SHUT UP!"

April said, "Say no more, Mizuki. I knew this was a set-up."

"April, get to safety! We got this!" Mizuki said.

"Right. January, retreat!" She and January fled off, as Mizuki, Mundy, and Cassandra confronted the woman.

The woman smiled, "Well, you were in a hurry that your dolls fled. But you are still standing. Too bad it went all to bust."

Mizuki growled, "You bitch…"

The woman chuckled, "Well… It looks as though I was able to stop you, just like that. You cannot stop Euphoria. The way you triggered yourself to save the cargo was genius!"

"Who the devil are you?" Mundy yelled.

The woman said, "I'll make it clear, Freelancer! Perhaps you should know that we're only trying to end this charade. Mister, my friend, was a part-timer, only to make payment for his friends. I offered a thousand in advance, as long as he helped me haul some cargo in. His payment will be due, minus the fees for botching the job. And to answer my introduction, Money Cash will be enough to see you PENNILESS!"

Her Stand shoved down the trio. The woman smirked, "You can call me the rich girl in charge of this Drug Cartel/Bust. I am Ran Kuzuryu of Obnubi. There's no time to waste. You stopped the convoy, but you won't make it out alive."

Mundy asked, "Obnubi?"

Mizuki asked, "Who the hell is Obnubi?" She thought, "Dammit… The others may have caught wind of Ran's trap. But why? And how?"

Mundy said, "We have no choice. We have to fight!" They prepared, as Ran snickered, "Brava… Now, shall we dance? Yes. I was hoping I could shatter five of you. But you three will suffice." Money Cash appeared from behind her, as she winked, "And now, we dance."

Ran Kuzuryu, the self-professed leader of this squad, has the rest of The Gang pinned down. What of the others?

Asahi looked around the city of New York, until she met a woman with short orange hair. She called, wearing a black school uniform, "You're mine, little miss!"

Asahi gasped. She confronted another Stand User.

And another, met by Farra, who meets a woman with dark hair, wearing a bikini top and camo pants. She said, "Target confirmed."

Steven, meanwhile, met with another woman, only wearing a leather jacket and lavender hair. She laughed, "This'll be so PUNK ROCK!"

The Gang is in very deep trouble! And without Peter, who is sitting out, what will become of his allies?

Episode 5 – The End

The Euphoria Drug has been stopped, and they are closer to Satoko Hojo. However, they hit a detour along the way. Will The Gang be able to stop Ran Kuzuryu's band of Stand Users?
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To be continued…