Youko and Airi’s next stop is Umihotaru, a rest stop in the middle of Tokyo Bay famous for its nighttime views—but with the Aqua-Line tunnel from Kawasaki flooded, they’re forced to take a huge detour all the way to Kisarazu! On the way, the two swing by Akihabara to investigate a mysterious radio signal. Could someone still be alive there...?

All alone after the end of days, two girls ride through the desolate ruins of Japan—but they’re not about to let the collapse of civilization get in the way of sightseeing!From the hot springs of Hakone to the massive Tokyo Big Sight, they’ve got the run of the country’s most popular tourist spots all to themselves, so why not make the most of it?

After staying the night in Oarai, Youko and Airi race up the Irohazaka slopes of Nikko to find the best hidden spots Saitama has to offer. However, on their way, what starts as a casual detour quickly turns into something much more when the two encounter unexpected sights that are positively out of this world!

Distant lights illuminating the darkness pique Chito's and Yuuri's curiosity, so the two hop aboard their beloved Kettenkrad and head for the horizon. What they find may not be what they were looking for, but the surviving fragments of civilization are enough to keep them going. There's no telling what other strange surprises lie in store as their journey continues...

A message from Youko’s sister sends Youko and Airi to the university town of Tsukuba to get some much needed maintenance done and check out the plane tarium. Then after a stop to stretch their legs at Lake Kasumigaura, the two are off to Mobility Resort Motegi—a motor sportmecca featuring a full racing circuit! But does their little electric Serowpack enough horse power to tear up the track?

Civilization is dead, but not Chito and Yuuri. Time to hop aboard their beloved Kettenkrad motorbike and wander what's left of the world! Sharing a can of soup or scouting for spare parts might not be the experience they were hoping for, but all in all, life isn't too bad...

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